We have now already reached the quarterfinals on the French Open, the place an intriguing order of play is on faucet for Tuesday. Carlos Alcaraz faces Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jannik Sinner goes up in opposition to Grigor Dimitrov.
Listed here are previews and picks for the 2 matchups.
(9) Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. (3) Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz and Tsitsipas additionally confronted one another in final yr’s Roland Garros quarters and–like all of their different conferences–it not go nicely for the Greek. Alcaraz gained 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(5) to take a 5-0 lead within the head-to-head sequence. He has defeated Tsitsipas 3 times on clay and in addition gained their solely different main encounter in 5 units on the 2021 U.S. Open.
Extra of the identical is probably going in retailer for Tuesday in Paris. Since they final met 12 months, Alcaraz has solely improved whereas you could possibly most likely say that Tsitsipas has taken a step again. The world No. 9 is enjoying fairly nicely this fortnight, however sadly for him it seems to be like Alcaraz’s arm points are a factor of the previous. 4 convincing wins on the French Open have answered any questions in a giant means for the third-ranked Spaniard. Rely on him as soon as once more being too good for Tsitsipas.
Choose: Alcaraz in 3
(10) Grigor Dimitrov vs. (2) Jannik Sinner
There have been experiences within the Italian media heading into this occasion that Sinner wouldn’t even play attributable to a hip damage. Nicely, Sinner has performed alright. Not solely did he present up in Paris however he additionally powered his means into the quarterfinals with the lack of only one set. He’s now 32-2 this season and appears poised to take over the No. 1 rating from Novak Djokovic on the finish of the French Open.
All of that is unhealthy information for Dimitrov–as is the truth that the 33-year-old Bulgarian obtained blown out by Sinner 6-3, 6-1 earlier this spring within the Miami Open title match. That gave Sinner a 3-1 lead within the head-to-head sequence. Dimitrov can be wanting good at this match, however his Tuesday opponent clearly represents a steep step up in competitors. Rely on the second seed staying crimson sizzling.
Choose: Sinner in 3
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