{"id":84492,"date":"2025-05-29T15:29:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=84492"},"modified":"2025-05-29T15:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:29:25","slug":"french-open-womens-day-6-predictions-swiatek-cristian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/05\/29\/french-open-womens-day-6-predictions-swiatek-cristian\/","title":{"rendered":"French Open Women’s Day 6 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Jacqueline Cristian"},"content":{"rendered":"

The third round of the 2025 French Open kicks off on day six as some of the top seeds in the field look to punch their way into the final 16. Four-time champion Iga Swiatek leads the way, squaring off against Jacqueline Cristian. Our other prediction articles feature Aryna Sabalenka vs Olga Danilovic<\/a>, Carlos Alcaraz vs Damir D\u017eumhur<\/a>, and Frances Tiafoe vs Sebastian Korda<\/a>. Ilemona Onekutu, Jordan Reynolds, and Shane Black offer their insights. But who will advance to the Round of 16?<\/p>\n

French Open Women’s Day 6 Predictions<\/h2>\n

Qinwen Zheng vs Victoria Mboko<\/h4>\n

Ilemona<\/em>
\nZheng’s powerful baseline game meets Mboko’s youthful energy in this intriguing clash. The 18-year-old Canadian qualifier will look to use her speed and counterpunching to disrupt Zheng’s rhythm on clay. While Mboko’s fearless approach could create some highlight-reel moments, Zheng’s experience and heavier groundstrokes should ultimately control the tempo. Expect some scrappy rallies early before the higher-ranked player imposes her game.
\nPrediction: Zheng in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan<\/em>
\nThis is my favorite matchup of the tournament so far. 18-year-old Mboko possesses a terrific style to watch, and her development in the last few months has been swift. Zheng will probably be too tough a hurdle to overcome, though. I think the Olympic Gold Medalist\u2019s title chances were written off too quickly by many before the tournament, and she could make a deep run in Paris.
\nPrediction: Zheng in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Shane<\/em>
\nZheng prefers faster courts. Mboko is prepared to grind out of the corners and make this a grueling match. Give me the 18-year-old in a three-setter.
\nPrediction: Mboko in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Amanda Anisimova vs Clara Tauson<\/h4>\n

Ilemona<\/em>
\nA battle of former junior stars now looking to reignite their careers. Both possess explosive power off both wings, but Anisimova’s clay-court experience and slightly more controlled aggression might give her the edge. Tauson’s improved movement could make this close, though the American’s ability to redirect pace may prove decisive in the crunch moments. Expect heavy-hitting rallies with both players going big on every shot.
\nPrediction: Anisimova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan<\/em>
\nThe balls used will take a severe battering from two of the biggest hitters in the women\u2019s game. Anisimova is more naturally comfortable on clay, but her level can fluctuate quite considerably. Nonetheless, I favor the former French Open semifinalist\u2019s powerful groundstrokes on a high-bouncing clay-court more than Tauson\u2019s. The Dane getting a lot of free points on her serve might be crucial to her hopes in this matchup.
\nPrediction: Anisimova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Shane<\/em>
\nAmanda Anisimova’s resurgence has been incredibly fun to watch. She has always possessed exceptional talent, and it seems as though she is finally putting it all together. Tauson will not back down from heavy forehand exchanges, but I see the American overpowering her.
\nPrediction: Anisimova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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