Bet Highlight

1. Lehecka vs. Davidovich Fokina: Expect a tough 4-5 set match.
2. Lehecka has recovered from injuries, but his form is still inconsistent.
3. Davidovich Fokina is the favorite, but his game remains unpredictable.

Full Analysis

Today at 11:00 a.m. , we have a 2nd-round match at the French Open between Jiří Lehecka and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. I recommend betting on a 4-5 set outcome.

This match could easily take place a round or two further in the tournament. They are the 34th and 29th ranked players in the world, and we can expect a tough battle for progression. Lehecka seems to have recovered from his injury issues, but his recent performances have been inconsistent. He won against Korda in Monte Carlo but lost to Musetti right after. He didn’t make it past the first round in both Rome and Madrid, losing to Norrie and Muller. He found some rhythm in Hamburg, where he made the quarterfinals, defeating Goj and Cerundolo. In Paris, he had a routine win in the first round, beating Australian Thompson 3-0 in sets.

Davidovich Fokina is the favorite here, but I don’t expect him to win 3-0. The Spaniard has great talent, and clay is his preferred surface. However, his performance has been inconsistent, having reached the Monte Carlo semifinals before suffering surprising losses to players like De Jong and Cobolli, who he should have beaten. He also won his first match here in Paris 3-1, but it was more of a formality, and he lost a set.

Lehecka has won both of their past meetings, but this will be their first encounter on clay, where Fokina is more comfortable. I expect Fokina to progress, but it will be a hard-fought match, so I recommend a bet on 4-5 sets.

Good luck