We wrap up the first round of the women’s singles on Day 3 of the French Open. 20 matches are scheduled, and–as always–we here at LastWordOnTennis will share our thoughts on all of them with you. We split the day’s matches between five articles.
In addition to this one, the other four feature Victoria Azarenka vs Nadia Podoroska , Qinwen Zheng vs Alize Cornet , Madison Keys vs Renata Zarazua , and Elena Rybakina vs Greet Minnen . Predicting these matches are Jordan Reynolds, Manuel Traquete, and Liam McBride. French Open Day 3 Predictions Jordan: This is among the best women’s first round matches, with both players capable of blistering power.
Badosa’s greater experience on clay might be the difference between the two. Boulder is playing her first French Open after skipping clay-court tournaments due to injury concerns in previous years. Badosa to win what should be an entertaining match.
Prediction: Badosa in 3 Manuel: Badosa’s ranking might not be good at the moment, but she showed in Rome that she still has the level to fight against the very best. While she is not likely to go very deep here in Paris, she should be able to pull through this first round. Prediction: Badosa in 2 Liam: Katie Boulter has taken massive leaps forward in the last year.
She has won the San Deigo and Birmingham Open, not to mention making the third round of Wimbledon and the US Open . Yet, on the main tour she is still to win a competitive match on clay and this is her first appearan.
