ATP French Open 1/8-Finals
Jodar – Carreno-Busta: 31.05.2026 12:30 CEST
H2H: First Date
Rafael Jodar has won four of his last five matches. This week in Paris, the Spaniard defeated Kovacevic in straight sets in the opening round. He offered and saved only one breakpoint. In the second round, Jodar faced a tough battle against Duckworth, and won in four sets. His toughest challenge came against Michelson in the third round. The Spaniard went 1-2 down, but turned the match around. He served well in the fourth and fifth sets, which was the main reason why he won in five sets.
Pablo Carreno-Busta has won four of his last five matches. At the French Open this week, Carreno-Busta defeated Lehka in straight sets in the opening match. He served well, not giving any breakpoints. In the second round, Kokkinakis retired at the beginning of the third set against Carreno-Busta. In the third round, the Spaniard defeated Tirante in four tight sets. Last season in Paris, the Spaniard lost in straight sets to Tiafoe in the second round.
best bets to make
According to the bookmakers, Carreno-Busta is the heavy underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. Joder had to struggle against Duckworth and Michelson. Carreno-Busta, on the other hand, got a tougher draw but still came out on top. We hope he keeps this match close.
It is being said, Carreno-Busta covering the game’s handicap is a valuable bet.
Value Bet/Best Odds: Pablo Carreno-Busta +6.5 Games Handicap @1.80 @bet365
de Jong – Zverev: 31.05.2026 15:30 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Jesper de Jong has won four of his last five matches. De Jong defeated Wawrinka in four sets in the opening match in Paris this week. In the second round he defeated Cena in straight sets. He was behind 1-3 in the opening set, but he turned the tables. His toughest challenge came in the third round against Khachanov. After playing for nearly five hours, De Jong defeated Khachanov in five tight sets.
Alexander Zverev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Paris, Zverev defeated Bonzi and Machak in straight sets in the opening round. In the third round, Zverev defeated Hayles in four sets. Zverev had a chance to close out the match in straight sets, but played poorly in two games. He was a finalist here in 2024. Last season, the German lost to Djokovic in the quarterfinals in four sets.
best bets to make
According to the bookmakers, Zverev is the clear favorite in this matchup, and we agree. He is the biggest contender to win the title in the French Open this year. De Jong faced a tough five-set battle against Khachanov. We expect Zverev to dominate on his serve and backhand.
It is being said, Zverev covering the game handicap is a valuable bet.
Value Bet/Best Odds: Alexander Zverev -7.5 Game Handicap @1.67 @bet365
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