French Open 2024: Jasmine Paolini vs Bianca Andreescu preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Roland Garros
Match Details
Fixture: (12) Jasmine Paolini vs (PR) Bianca Andreescu
Date: June 1, 2024
Tournament: French Open 2024
Round: Third Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Paris, France
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Clay (Outdoor)
Prize Money: £53,478,000
Live Telecast: USA - NBC, Tennis Channel, Peacock | Canada - TSN, RDS | UK - Eurosport, Discovery+ | India - Sony Ten
Jasmine Paolini vs Bianca Andreescu preview
12th seed Jasmine Paolini will square off against 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu in the third round of the 2024 French Open on Saturday.
Paolini secured a routine victory over Daria Saville to make the second round, where she faced Hailey Baptiste. The Italian trailed by a break in the first set but regrouped quickly to level the score. She then snagged another break of serve towards the end to take the set.
Paolini was on the brink of victory as she led 5-1 in the second set. However, Baptiste mounted a comeback as she swept the next five games to take a 6-5 lead. She served for the set and even had three points but the Italian broke her serve to force a tie-break, in which she came out on top for a 6-4, 7-6 (6) win.
Andreescu made a victorious return to the tour with a straight sets win over Sara Sorribes Tormo in the first round of the French Open. She was up against 23rd seed Anna Kalinskaya in the second round.
The Canadian tamely lost the first set as she could manage to snag only one game for herself in it. She played much better in the second set and broke Kalinskaya's serve in the final game of the set to clinch it.
Both players had numerous break point chances in the decider. Andreescu was the first to capitalize, finally securing a break in the eighth game to go 5-3 up. She then served for the match, and after saving three break points, wrapped up a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 comeback win.
Jasmine Paolini vs Bianca Andreescu head-to-head
This will be the first meeting between them, so the head-to-head stands at 0-0 for now.
Jasmine Paolini vs Bianca Andreescu odds
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Jasmine Paolini vs Bianca Andreescu prediction
Paolini blew a huge lead in the second set which could've cost her the match against Baptiste but she dug deep to get out of trouble. Andreescu, on the other hand, overcame a disappointing start to get the better of Kalinskaya.
This is the Canadian's first tournament since August 2023 and she has already claimed a couple of good wins. She's used to starting from scratch given her numerous injury breaks, and it looks like she's going to mount another successful comeback.
This has been a breakthrough season for Paolini, claiming two WTA 1000 titles so far, one each in singles and doubles. The Italian, along with Andreescu, will be vying to reach the fourth round of the French Open for the first time.
Andreescu's efficient baseline game coupled with her variety makes her a threat. However, Paolini is quick around the court and is relentless in her defense. The Canadian could pull off another upset but the Italian will start as the favorite.
Pick: Jasmine Paolini to win in three sets.