Roland Garros - Day 10

Cobolli F. vs Rune H.
A match between two young players who have already made their mark on the ATP circuit and play very well on these courts. Cobolli advanced past the second round against Medjedovic, playing consistently and effectively varying his shots, forcing his opponent to play far from the baseline. Rune is a player who tends to take all the returns and could hit many winners but also give something away to the Italian. Cobolli will likely try to push Rune far from the baseline with his excellent kick serve. The Italian should avoid the backhand diagonal, which is the Dane's strongest shot. If Rune starts making errors, he could lose his focus and concede a set to the Italian, though he might still win the match, possibly in four sets.

Darderi L. vs Griekspoor T.

Players with very similar styles, relying mainly on serve and forehand. The difference lies in Darderi's better affinity with the surface, and despite his size, he moves well and can hit on the run, also mixing in drop shots, something Griekspoor struggles with. Watch out for Griekspoor's serve-and-volley strategy, which could work against Darderi's distant return position. Expect a tight match with at least one tie-break, but Darderi is slightly favored.

Davidovich Fokina A. vs Rudd C.

A match between two experienced players on this surface. Both have strong forehands and can vary their shots well. Davidovich has recently lost confidence and makes many errors, which could be fatal against Rudd. Expect a match with many breaks, likely won by Rudd, possibly in four sets.

De Minaur A. vs Munar J.

A match between De Minaur, who prefers fast courts and playing close to the baseline, and Munar, who loves these courts and varies his shots well, which could disrupt De Minaur's rhythm. The match will be decided on returns and will be physically demanding as both players excel in rallies and make their opponents run side to side. The backhand diagonal will be crucial with many down-the-line shots. De Minaur is favored but it won't be easy.

Etcheverry T.M. vs Rinderknech A.

Both players rely heavily on their serve and forehand. Etcheverry, after a slow start against Cazaux, picked up the pace and won the match comfortably. He faces an opponent who struggles with movement, which could be exploited with Etcheverry's variety and long rallies. Rinderknech needs to keep the points short and finish within three shots. The match favors Etcheverry heavily, but a tie-break is not out of the question given their serving abilities.

Fritz T. vs Lajovic D.

A match between Fritz, a powerful player who has adapted well to clay but struggles on slow Parisian courts, and Lajovic, an experienced player on these courts with a strong backhand. Fritz will try to shorten the points, especially on serve. Lajovic will aim to control the backhand diagonal and move Fritz around. Over time, Fritz might win due to physical strength, but Lajovic will likely start strong.

Kokkinakis T. vs Zeppieri G.

Both players rely on 1-2 punches, being aggressive on returns. The key here is their physical condition. Zeppieri seems tired from many matches, including qualifiers, while Kokkinakis is riding high after a dramatic five-set win over Popyrin, which could boost his confidence. Both should win a set, but Kokkinakis is favored in the long run.

Navone M. vs Machac T.

Both players are strong on these courts. Navone has great variations and a good serve to open up the court. He excels in rallies but seemed to tire in long exchanges. Machac is in good physical shape, hits aggressively, often dictating play and pushing opponents back. The match could be close but Machac is favored over time.

Struff J.L. vs Bublik A.

Both players prefer faster courts but can adapt to clay. They are both powerful and like short rallies, with Bublik being slightly more varied but mentally inconsistent. Struff likes to attack from the return and control the game, not giving his opponent time to organize his shots. The match could be tight, likely going to at least four sets.