Roland Garros - Day 12

Struff J.L. vs De Minaur A.

Both players prefer faster surfaces where they can better execute their shots. Struff relies heavily on his powerful serve and attempts to end points quickly, avoiding long rallies. He will face De Minaur, a strong defensive player who consistently plays near the baseline and finds depth in his shots but can be vulnerable on these courts. This match could be highly competitive, potentially going to five sets. Rain could favor De Minaur as it would slow down the court.

Zverev A. vs Griekspoor T.

Zverev is playing very well on these courts, finding consistency with his forehand, a shot that has often let him down in the past. His best shots remain his serve and backhand, which he uses to dominate opponents. Griekspoor, who recently won an important match against Darderi, also relies heavily on his serve. Given their playing styles, it's not surprising if at least one set ends in a tie-break, possibly the first.

Cerundolo F. vs Paul T.

Cerundolo, experienced on this surface, uses his forehand accelerations effectively, mixing them with high, lightweight balls and drop shots to move his opponent. Paul will rely on his serve to finish points quickly and avoid long rallies. Both players have spent a lot of time on court in this tournament, so there’s no significant physical advantage for either. The mental toughness will be crucial, where Cerundolo might be lacking. A four-set match is expected, with Paul likely to prevail.

Djokovic N. vs Musetti L.

Despite being a phenomenal player, Djokovic's performance has been declining, showing less solidity and making more unforced errors, though these haven't cost him due to lower-level opponents so far. His forehand performance will be crucial. Musetti is playing his best tennis in the last two months and tends to perform well when he's the underdog. He is also slightly ahead physically and his variations could wear down Djokovic. This match could be more competitive than expected, possibly leading to an upset.

Etcheverry T.M. vs Ruud C.

Both players are experienced on this surface, favoring high trajectories and consistent progressions without taking excessive risks or making many errors. Both come from long matches and five-setters in the previous round, which could lead to uncharacteristic mistakes due to fatigue. Ruud is the favorite but could drop at least one set.

Fritz T. vs Kokkinakis T.

Both players prefer faster courts where they can be more aggressive with their serves and forehands. They both like to control the game and respond aggressively, minimizing their opponent's time. Given their strong serves, a tie-break and many aces are likely despite the slower surface. While a fourth set is possible, Fritz, who is in better physical condition and has spent less time on court, is the favorite.

Machac T. vs Medvedev D.

Machac performs well on these courts, thriving in battles and being aggressive despite not having powerful shots. Medvedev is playing excellently, controlling rallies even from deep positions. Medvedev will aim to make Machac run a lot, using varied shots and exploiting open angles. Medvedev’s relentless defense could force Machac into errors. Additionally, Medvedev had an easier second round due to an opponent’s retirement, whereas Machac endured a five-hour battle, which could affect his performance.

Kovalik J. vs Rune H.

Both players perform well on these courts, utilizing varied rhythms with drop shots and high, lightweight balls. They also enjoy being aggressive with their serves and backhands. Rune often alternates between brilliant shots and confusing games, sometimes gifting breaks or sets to his opponent. Kovalik surprised everyone by defeating Khachanov after a tough battle, proving his proficiency on these courts. Notably, both players are coming off five-set matches, with Kovalik also having played in the qualifiers, which could make him more susceptible to Rune's varied pace. Kovalik might start strong but could fade, possibly losing after winning the first set.