French Open 2022: Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Roland Garros
Match Details
Fixture: (3) Alexander Zverev vs (6) Carlos Alcaraz
Tournament: French Open 2022.
Date: 31 May 2022.
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Paris, France.
Category: Grand Slam.
Surface: Outdoor clay.
Prize money: €21,256,800.
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel, NBC Sports and Peacock TV | Canada - TSN | UK - Eurosport | India - Sony Ten and Sony LIV.
Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz preview
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev will square off against sixth seed Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the French Open on Tuesday.
Zverev had to battle through his second, third and fourth-round matches in Paris against Sebastian Baez, Brandon Nakashima and Bernabe Zapata Miralles respectively.
Fending off the in-form Zapata Miralles took a mighty effort from the German. Zverev got off to a strong start, racing to a 4-1 lead. But Zapata Miralles shocked the World No. 3 by breaking his serve twice in quick succession, forcing the first set into a tie-break. The Madrid Open finalist had to save three set points before winning the tie-break 13-11.
Zverev was put under more pressure in the second set, going down 4-2. But he managed to fight back to win the set 7-5. The German went on to secure a hard-fought 7-6(11), 7-5, 6-3 victory.
Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, has reached the last eight of the French Open for the first time in his career. The Spaniard beat Karen Khachanov 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in the fourth round.
Alcaraz had to save a match point in the fourth set of his second-round match against Albert Ramos-Vinolas. He hasn't looked back since, ousting Sebastian Korda in straight sets before dismantling Khachanov.
The 19-year-old needed six match points to complete his win over the Russian, eventually finishing the job in two hours and 14 minutes.
Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head
Zverev leads Alcaraz 2-1 in the head-to-head. But the Spaniard won their most recent encounter in the 2022 Madrid Open final in straight sets.
Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz odds
(All odds sourced by BetMGM)
Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz prediction
Alcaraz will head into this encounter as the favorite, but Zverev should not be counted out.
Zverev has spent a lot of time on court in Paris, which may put him at a disadvantage against Alcaraz. However, the German exhibited maturity in difficult moments in the earlier rounds. He will need to be at his best mentally if he wants to challenge the Spaniard.
Zverev has adopted a cautious approach at the French Open. The German has been willing to be patient, playing out long rallies in an attempt to force an error from his opponent. His serve, which is his biggest weapon, has been working well as he fired 49 aces in the tournament so far.
Alcaraz has been playing an aggressive brand of tennis in Paris. He has benefited from kick serves out wide, which has set him up to unleash his powerful forehand. The Spaniard clocked an incredible 158 km/h running forehand in his last match. He also has a solid two-handed backhand and supreme defensive skills. The Spaniard is blessed with a delicate drop shot, which he brings out in crucial moments.
Zverev will be eager to make up for his defeat to Alcaraz in Madrid earlier this month, but is likely to suffer the same fate.
Pick: Alcaraz to win in five sets.
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