French Open Day 9

2023 ATP tour Clay Court Season.

The long awaited French Open is finally with us (check out our preview here) and we will keep you up to date with all the most important news, results and Predictions. Here at Bettingtalk247you will find everything Roland Garros related that you need.

Day 8 Round Up

Novak Djokovic has once again showcased his dominance at the French Open, breaking a tie with his rival Rafael Nadal by securing his 17th quarterfinal appearance, a record in itself. Djokovic’s latest triumph came in a comfortable 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Juan Pablo Varillas, where he never seemed to be in trouble.

Despite the achievement, Djokovic remains focused on the future, looking ahead to his next match with a determined mindset. “Well, I’m proud of it, but my attention is already on the next match,” Djokovic expressed. He now gears up to face the formidable No. 11 seed, Karen Khachanov, in a highly anticipated clash that could potentially lead to a semifinal showdown against the world number one, Carlos Alcaraz.

While Djokovic’s success at the French Open is commendable, he has his sights set on an even greater milestone: surpassing Nadal’s and Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam singles championships. Currently, Djokovic stands shoulder to shoulder with Nadal at 22 titles, and he aims to cement his legacy as the first man to possess at least three trophies from each major tournament.

Djokovic’s upcoming match against Khachanov presents a formidable challenge. With an impressive 8-1 head-to-head record against his opponent, Djokovic enters the contest as the favorite. However, Khachanov should not be underestimated, as he displayed his resilience by defeating Lorenzo Sonego in a thrilling match that went the distance.

Recognizing the magnitude of the task at hand, Khachanov acknowledged Djokovic’s incredible skill and resilience, stating, “He’s one of the toughest tasks, toughest opponents, and you cannot count him out.” This statement highlights the immense respect Djokovic commands within the tennis world and the challenges that lie ahead for his competitors.

As the French Open progresses, all eyes will be on Djokovic as he continues his quest for greatness. Will he be able to surpass Nadal’s and Federer’s Grand Slam record and etch his name in the history books? Tennis enthusiasts and betting enthusiasts alike eagerly await the outcome of Djokovic’s upcoming matches, which will undoubtedly contribute to the excitement and drama of this prestigious tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz looked as good as ever with a straight sets and dominating performance over Lorenzo Musetti with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Musetti ahs had a terrific tournament so far but the young Spaniard was relentless and now has taken in his Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches.

How does Alcaraz make it look so easy? 🤯

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Day 9 Order of Play

COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER – FROM 10:00

• Bernarda Pera v Ons Jabeur (7)
• Nicolas Jarry v Casper Ruud (4)
• Anna Karolina Schmiedlova v Coco Gauff (6)
• Grigor Dimitrov (28) v Alexander Zverev (22)

COURT SUZANNE-LENGLEN – FROM 10:00

• Sara Sorribes Tormo v Beatriz Haddad Maia (14)
• Holger Rune (6) v Francisco Cerundolo (23)
• Iga Swiatek v Lesia Tsurenko
• Tomas Martin Etcheverry v Yoshihito Nishioka (27)

COURT SIMONNE-MATHIEU – FROM 10:00

• Latisha Chan/Hao-Ching Chan (14) v Alize Cornet v Diane Perry
• Su-Wei Hsieh/Xinyu Wang v Desirae Krawczyk/Demi Schuurs
• Sander Gille/Joran Vliegen v Maximo Gonzalez/Andres Molteni
• Matwe Middelkoop/Andreas Mies v Marcelo Arevalo (3)/Jean-julien Rojer (3)

Find all your best Tennis Bookies here. My predictions for Day 7 of the French Open are as follows: 

Ruud to Win & Both Players to win a set v Jarry
Rune to Win & Both Players to win a set v Cerundolo
Dimitrov to Win 2 Sets v Zverev

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