Roland Garros - Day 3
Andreev A. vs. Zeppieri G.
Andreev, despite his first-round win, was inconsistent, alternating strong games with ones lost due to his errors. Zeppieri, on the other hand, showed solid play and aggression in his easy first-round win, demonstrating his recovery from a leg injury. Zeppieri is expected to win comfortably.
Bagnis F. vs. Cerundolo J.M.
Argentine derby between the experienced Bagnis, strong in service and consistent in rallies, and Cerundolo, who varies his game well and showed good physical condition in the first round. Both left-handers will use their serves to open the court for a forehand finish. Bagnis may benefit from the rain, which will slow the court, but Cerundolo is also in good form.
Guinard M. vs. Harris B.
Guinard, supported by the crowd, showed good shot variation and recovery skills in his difficult win against Sachko. Harris, though preferring faster surfaces, played well against Nava, winning by being aggressive and controlling the game. The match will depend on Harris's performance.
Mochizuki S. vs. Napolitano S.
Mochizuki won a difficult first-round match thanks to his opponent's errors. He is solid from the baseline but lacks variation. Napolitano, with a powerful serve and forehand, is in good form and likely to win in two sets.
Thiem D. vs. Virtanen O.
Thiem, after a slow start against Agamennone, turned the match around with strong baseline play and crowd support. Virtanen, less experienced on this surface, enjoys playing close to the baseline but will struggle against Thiem’s expertise.
Trungelliti M. vs. Diallo G.
Trungelliti played a great first-round match using spin and drop shots effectively. Diallo, not a natural clay-court player, relies on his serve but makes many errors. A tie-break is possible due to both players' serves.
Vacherot V. vs. Couacaud E.
Both players showed resilience by coming from behind in their matches. Both have strong serves and forehands but excel in aggressive returns. Couacaud, with crowd support, might edge out in a balanced match.
Bellucci M. vs. Harris L.
Bellucci, an Italian clay-court player, is solid from the baseline. Harris, aggressive in service and return, prefers faster surfaces but makes many unforced errors. The match could be tight depending on Bellucci’s serving percentage.
Blancaneaux G. vs. Adjukovic D.
Blancaneaux won a tough match despite service issues, improving his game with variations. Adjukovic, skilled at exploiting opponents' mistakes, remains dangerous throughout. Adjukovic is favored but at least one set might be close.
Blanchet U. vs. Misolic F.
Both players have powerful serves and forehands but the French player moves better. This is a rematch of last week's match won by Misolic. This match could also be close, possibly decided in the third set with Blanchet having an edge due to home support.
Heide G. vs. Bu Y.
Both players rely on heavy baseline shots and constant variations, aiming to make the opponent run. Heide struggles with service percentages while Bu is more consistent. An evenly matched game likely decided by errors.
Medjedovic H. vs. Krajnovic F.
Both players like to hit powerful shots from the baseline and finish points quickly. Medjedovic is gaining consistency, while Krajnovic, more experienced, may tire if the match goes long. The match could be close with possible tie-breaks.
Janvier M. vs. Moro Canas A.
Both players are new to the circuit but have shown good results recently. Janvier used a mix of sliced and driven shots to win his first round, while Moro Canas dominated his. The match could be balanced and decided in the third set.
Bergs Z. vs. De Loore J.
Both players rely on their serves to set up forehand winners and are also strong returners. Bergs is more experienced and plays well on clay despite preferring faster surfaces. A close match with potential tie-breaks is expected.
Halys Q. vs. Schwartzman D.
Both players are strong on clay but have different styles. Halys uses a solid serve and forehand, varying his shots with drop shots. Schwartzman relies on baseline variations but his weaker serve could be an issue against Halys. Home crowd support might help Halys.