French Open Day 4 Predictions: Rune, Shelton, and Musetti Tipped to Progress
The fourth day of the French Open promises to be an exciting one, with 16 second-round matches taking place at Roland Garros. According to experts at Last Word on Sports, several top players are expected to progress to the last 32, including Holger Rune, Ben Shelton, and Lorenzo Musetti.
In one of the most highly anticipated matches of the day, Holger Rune is set to face Emilio Nava. According to Ateet of Last Word on Sports, "Rune has a good record in Paris and will back himself to make another deep run." Rune was in trouble for the first hour against Roberto Bautista Agut in his previous match, but found his level at the right time to avoid any further damage. As Damian notes, "Rune is one of the players who can lose in every round he plays, but could also take the title and one wouldn’t really bat an eye." With his versatile game, Rune is expected to prevail over Nava, with all three experts predicting a win for the Danish player.
Rune vs Nava: Predictions
- Ateet: Rune in 4
- Damian: Rune in 4
- Jim: Rune in 3
Another player expected to progress is Ben Shelton, who will face Hugo Gaston in the second round. Shelton came through a long five-setter against Lorenzo Sonego in his previous match and will need to be careful again against Gaston, who is a tricky opponent. As Damian notes, "Gaston was struggling physically in his opening round vs Blanchet and still pulled off the win. His style of play makes it uncomfortable for the opponents and Shelton will need to trust his game more than he usually does on clay to hold him off comfortably." Despite this, Shelton’s upside is expected to prevail, with both Ateet and Damian predicting a win for the American.
Shelton vs Gaston: Predictions
- Ateet: Shelton in 4
- Damian: Shelton in 4
- Jim: Gaston in 5
In other matches, Alexei Popyrin is expected to face Alejandro Tabilo, with Popyrin tipped to win in five sets. According to Ateet, "Popyrin would be a tougher challenge though and Tabilo has struggled to win back-to-back matches this season." Meanwhile, Lorenzo Musetti is expected to progress comfortably against Daniel Elahi Galan, with all three experts predicting a win for the Italian player.
Popyrin vs Tabilo: Predictions
- Ateet: Popyrin in 5
- Damian: Popyrin in 5
- Jim: Tabilo in 4
Musetti vs Galan: Predictions
- Ateet: Musetti in 3
- Damian: Musetti in 3
- Jim: Musetti in 3
These predictions are based on expert analysis from Last Word on Sports, a reputable source for sports news and commentary. With their in-depth knowledge of the players and their form, it’s clear that Rune, Shelton, and Musetti are the players to watch on day four of the French Open.
The French Open continues to captivate audiences around the world, with top players battling it out for the coveted title. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis from Roland Garros, courtesy of Last Word on Sports.
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