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The first round of the 2024 French Open continues on Monday, Day 2 of the event. There are 24 men’s singles matches scheduled, and–as always–we here at LastWordOnTennis share our thoughts on all of them. We split the 24 matches between six articles. Our other five articles feature Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev<\/a>, Gael Monfils vs Thiago Seyboth Wild<\/a>, Jannik Sinner vs Christopher Eubanks<\/a>, Ben Shelton vs Hugo Gaston<\/a>, and Daniil Medvedev vs Dominik Koepfer<\/a>. Predicting today’s matches are Jordan Reynolds, Damian Kust, and Yesh Ginsburg.<\/p>\n

French Open Day 2 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Yoshihito Nishioka vs Felix Auger-Aliassime<\/h4>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nAuger-Aliassime is dangerous on any surface. However, he has sometimes struggled against players who extend the rallies on clay, which Nishioka always does. In a long battle, the Japanese competitor could cause a shock in Paris.
\nPrediction: Nishioka in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nNishioka defeated Auger-Aliassime in Paris four years ago and pushed him very deep in Madrid last month as well. Both players don\u2019t necessarily love the conditions here and it could be a bit of a slog. The Canadian isn\u2019t suddenly doing much better anywhere else due to his Madrid run at altitude, but he is the favorite in this one.
\nPrediction: Auger-Aliassime in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesh:<\/em>
\nNishioka actually upset Auger-Aliassime here a few years ago, though that was in different conditions in the fall French Open<\/a>. On current form, I think I’ll trust the Canadian, even if this matchup isn’t amazing for him.
\nPrediction: Auger-Aliassime in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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Matteo Arnaldi vs Arthur Fils<\/h4>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nThis is a fascinating matchup between two improving and powerful players. Each man will try and dictate with their forehands whenever it is possible. Who will do that more often is a real tossup, but I will give the local favorite a very minor edge.
\nPrediction: Fils in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nArnaldi leads the head-to-head 3-0 and it\u2019s a brutal draw for Fils, who skipped his Lyon title defense to try to aim for a big run here. Maybe it\u2019s not all over for him quite yet, but he\u2019ll know first-hand how sharp he\u2019ll need to be to hit through the Italian here. They delivered a great a five-setter in New York last year, hopefully this one is similar.
\nPrediction: Fils in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesh:<\/em>
\nFils has never beaten Arnaldi before. And while they went to five sets at the US Open<\/a> last year, it always feels like the Italian has the upper hand in this matchup. Will the local crowd be enough for Fils? I’m guessing not.
\nPrediction: Arnaldi in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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