Tennis Opening 2024: Challenging Matchup for Alexander Zverev Against Rafael Nadal at the French Open
French Open 2024: Alexander Zverev Defends Title with Impressive Win Over Nadal
The French Open, named after French aviation pioneer Roland Garros, commenced on May 26, 2024, and concluded on June 6. In a surprising turn of events, German tennis pro Alexander Zverev claimed the title, defeating the "King of Clay" Rafael Nadal in the first round.
Zverev's victory over Nadal was a dominant display, with scores of 6:3, 7:6, and 6:3. This triumph marked Zverev's first victory against Nadal at the French Open and sent shockwaves through the tennis world.
In the lead-up to the tournament, sports betting odds had favored Zverev to win against Nadal, with Zverev offered at 1.29 and Nadal at 3.75. The victory boosted Zverev's confidence, setting the stage for a successful French Open campaign.
As the French Open 2025 approaches, the betting odds for the men's tournament have been released. Carlos Alcaraz is the leading favorite to win the men's singles title, with odds approximately at +500 (5/1) or 6.00 decimal (implied probability 16.7%). Jannik Sinner is very close to Alcaraz in betting odds, being the second favorite at about +250 to +150, depending on the bookmaker. Other notable contenders include Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic, with Djokovic having a longer history of French Open success and odds around +450 to +1200 in different listings.
In the women's tournament, Iga Świątek, the three-time defending French Open champion, is the clear favorite with odds around 9/4 (3.25 decimal), strongly favored to win again. Aryna Sabalenka is the second favorite with odds near 5/2 (3.50 decimal), very closely behind Świątek. Coco Gauff is another strong contender, listed as the No. 3 favorite at approximately +700, with a solid history of good performances at Roland Garros.
The French Open 2024 was a clay-court tournament, and the French Open 2025 is expected to follow suit. As the tournament progresses, fans and bettors alike will keep a close eye on the performances of the top favorites, including Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, and many more.
Alexander Zverev's next opponent in the French Open 2024 will be the winner of the match between David Goffin (Belgium) and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (France), to be played on May 28 at 12:30 PM. With his recent form and the support of the betting odds, Zverev will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming rounds.
References:
- Sportsbetting.com
- Bet365
- William Hill
- Paddy Power
- Oddschecker
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