French Open Betting Tips

French Open men’s singles is here, and our tennis expert John Pentin has provided his preview for what should be a cracking tournament. Read on for the latest betting tips and predictions, and also make sure to take advantage of the selected bookmakers offers to maximise your betting value.

French Open Betting Tips

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Dawning of a New Era at the French Open

It is an undeniable fact that Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis maestro, has dominated the French Open for almost two decades, captivating audiences worldwide. Since his first appearance at Roland Garros as a prodigious 18-year-old, Nadal has etched his name in the history books, amassing an astounding 14 titles—a record that has eclipsed the previous best of six, set by Bjorn Borg, and matching the total Grand Slam haul of the legendary Pete Sampras.

However, the landscape of the French Open will drastically change this year. Nadal, the perennial hero of clay, will be absent due to a hip injury that emerged during the Australian Open in January. The severity of the injury might even threaten his illustrious career, with his future involvement in the sport uncertain. This unfortunate situation has created a void, but it has also opened up opportunities for the rest of the field.

In this new scenario, the importance of factors such as beneficial draws and well-timed forms gains more significance. This divergence from the established ‘Big Three’ narrative sets the stage for a captivating tournament.

At the recent draw, the two title favourites—Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic—were placed in the top half. This scenario, though unfavourable to them, boosts the confidence of those in the bottom half of the draw.

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Starting with Alcaraz, the newly-crowned world number one, the young Spaniard has had an impressive clay court season, securing titles in Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Madrid. Despite a surprising loss to Fabian Marozsan in Rome, Alcaraz is undeniably a contender. He does, however, carry the weight of unfulfilled expectations from last year, when Alex Zverev eliminated him in the quarterfinals. Alcaraz’s performances have drawn comparisons to Nadal’s, but he has yet to demonstrate consistent dominance, particularly in best-of-five matches on clay.

Looking at Djokovic, the seasoned Serbian warrior’s current form raises questions. Although a seasoned champion, Djokovic’s recent performances on clay have not been his best. He has lost to players who are not as well-known, has movement problems, and has an elbow injury. Despite a semblance of improvement in Rome, Djokovic still seems to be struggling to reach his peak form.

Amidst these shifting dynamics, players like Marton Fucsovics and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina could pose significant threats in the first week, with Andrey Rublev making a compelling case for himself. Rublev, who has a strong record on clay this season, could be a dark horse in this tournament.

His performance stats rival those of Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, making his 50/1 odds seem like an attractive bet. His quarterfinal appearances at Roland Garros in recent years, combined with a potential Djokovic vulnerability, could set the stage for an unexpected twist in the tale.

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