Roland Garros - Day 11
Rublev A. vs Arnaldi M.
These two players are quite different in their styles but both prefer faster courts. However, they are adapting well to these conditions. Rublev is a very powerful player with limited variety in his shots, but he excels with his serve and forehand. Arnaldi will need to be solid on his serve and minimize unforced errors. The Italian is likely to target Rublev's backhand and use drop shots and slices to disrupt his rhythm. Although Rublev is expected to win, Arnaldi could pose some challenges.
Bergs Z. vs Dimitrov G.
Bergs is performing well on these courts, playing at a high level, but has faced opponents within his reach so far. He relies heavily on aggressive returns rather than a strong serve. Dimitrov, on the other hand, bases his game on a solid serve and is well-rounded in all aspects. Although Dimitrov is the favorite, Bergs has shown he can compete effectively and could take a set, especially given some of Dimitrov's recent uncertainties.
Hurkacz H. vs Shapovalov D.
Both players prefer faster courts where they can maximize their serves. They rely on their first serve to set up points and their backhands to finish them, struggling a bit more with their forehands. Hurkacz has difficulty with movement on these courts, which Shapovalov could exploit by varying his shots and forcing Hurkacz to move a lot, leading to potential errors. This match could be very balanced, with many aces and games, and might go to five sets.
Moutet C. vs Ofner S.
A match between two very different players who are both strong on these courts. Moutet, the home favorite, uses a lot of variations to break his opponent's rhythm and thrives with the crowd's support. Ofner is a powerful player who relies on strong baseline shots. However, the surface doesn't favor his game, and he's coming off a 5-hour marathon match from the previous day. Moutet is the favorite and could win in four sets.
Shelton B. vs Auger-Aliassime F.
Both players prefer faster surfaces over clay. They base their games on powerful serves and strong baseline shots. They both like to be aggressive on returns and avoid long rallies. Auger-Aliassime played a longer and later match compared to Shelton, who won in two sets due to Nishikori's retirement. This could give Shelton a freshness advantage, which might be decisive in the long run.