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2025 September 25 . 8:26 AM

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In the ongoing French Open, Chinese tennis player Zhang Shuai (Liu) has made a strong start, securing a victory over Swiss player Ylena In-Albon (No.149) in her opening match. However, Liu's journey in the tournament may face challenges, as she currently holds no WTA titles and is ranked No.102 in the world.

Liu's clay court form this season has been modest, with only two wins to her name on this surface. In the 25 matches she's played this season, she has emerged victorious on 11 occasions. Despite these statistics, Liu's victory in the French Open is not completely out of the question, with some bookmakers offering odds of 14 for her triumph.

Meanwhile, the player with the highest chances of winning in the third round of the French Open is none other than Iga Swiatek. The world No. 1 is currently in top form, having recently clinched victories at Wimbledon and Cincinnati. Swiatek's strong confidence and impressive performance on clay courts make her the clear favourite for this stage of the tournament.

Aryna Sabalenka is also a top contender, but she has shown some inconsistency in her recent performances. Other players such as Madison Keys are less favoured for this stage. Swiatek's ability and past results at Grand Slams, including her victory at the French Open last year, further bolster her position as the favourite.

In other betting news, Olimpbet is offering odds of 1.02 for Swiatek's victory. Meanwhile, BC Winline predicts that the third round match will see under 17.5 games, with odds of 1.6 for this outcome.

As the French Open progresses, all eyes will be on Swiatek as she looks to defend her title and continue her impressive run of form on clay courts. Liu, on the other hand, will be hoping to defy the odds and secure a surprise victory.