{"id":67881,"date":"2024-05-28T15:23:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T19:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=67881"},"modified":"2024-05-28T15:23:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T19:23:30","slug":"french-open-day-4-mens-predictions-shelton-nishikori","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2024\/05\/28\/french-open-day-4-mens-predictions-shelton-nishikori\/","title":{"rendered":"French Open Day 4 Men’s Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Kei Nishikori"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second round of men’s singles at the French Open starts on Day 4 of the event. A full half of the draw is playing, which means 16 matches. As always, we here at LWOT will share our thoughts on all of them with you. We split the 16 matches between four articles. In addition to this article, the other three feature Jannik Sinner vs Richard Gasquet<\/a>, Carlos Alcaraz vs Jesper De Jong<\/a>, and Frances Tiafoe vs Denis Shapovalov<\/a>. Predicting today’s matches are Tope Oke, Ateet Shrivastava, and Damian Kust. Who do you think will advance?<\/p>\n

French Open Day 4 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Zizou Bergs vs Maximilian Marterer<\/h4>\n

Tope:<\/em>
\nZizou Bergs was billed to be one of the dark horses<\/a> of this tournament and he showed why with a sensational comeback win over clay court specialist Alejandro Tabilo in Round 1. Even though Marterer was very impressive in his demolition job of Jordan Thompson, I\u2019ll expect Bergs to continue his fine form
\nPrediction: Bergs in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nZizou Bergs came back from down a set and a break to cause an upset in his first-round match. This was his first main draw win at a Slam. Bergs has improved on clay and has a great chance to reach the third round. Maximilian Marterer produced a surprisingly good level in his first-round match, considering he hasn\u2019t won a main draw match this year. Bergs should win this match if he brings his best level.
\nPrediction: Bergs in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nBergs stole the second set against Tabilo in incredible circumstances with the No. 24 seed serving for it three times. His opponent faded away completely after that, which likely grants the Belgian that Top 100 debut that had eluded him for so long. But his goals for this event have to be much higher now. Marterer has had a rough season and the draw can open up for Bergs as he takes over Tabilo\u2019s spot in the draw.
\nshould win this match if he brings his best level.
\nPrediction: Bergs in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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Stan Wawrinka vs Pavel Kotov<\/h4>\n

Tope:<\/em>
\nSan Wawrinka won the battle of the veterans against Andy Murray in the first round and now meets Pavel Kotov who he is 14 years older than. The longer the match goes, the likelier the Russian will win and I expect him to especially after his comeback win over Cameron Norrie in the opener.
\nPrediction: Kotov in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/em>
\nStan Wawrinka is not in his prime anymore but he displayed a great level against Andy Murray. His serve and first shot were too much to handle and produced some vintage backhand down the line. Pavel Kotov beat Cameron Norrie in the first round to get his first main draw win at the French Open. He will not be an easy opponent for Wawrinka but if the Swiss can keep the points short he has a good chance.
\nPrediction: Wawrinka in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nWawrinka defeated Murray on clay again and it\u2019s actually a very important one for the Swiss, who had been struggling to get any wins done this year. Now he gets to face Kotov, who came through a five-setter with Norrie and should provide a much tougher challenge to the 2015 champion. At this stage of their careers, it feels like the Russian is more of a sure thing and he\u2019ll make Wawrinka have to earn this, also on a physical level, to try to win again.
\nPrediction: Kotov in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

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