Andy Schooler provides keen insights into Wednesday’s quarter-final matchups at the **French Open** in Paris, where drama and excitement await tennis enthusiasts.
Exciting Showdowns Await: Key Matches to Watch
Madison Keys vs. Coco Gauff (1000 BST)
For those closely following our **outright preview**, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter. **Coco Gauff**, the title favourite, has stormed her way to the quarter-finals, yet she now faces **Madison Keys**, a player who has proven her capability to dominate on the court when in form. We might just gloss over the fact that Gauff’s odds have shifted since the start of the tournament!
**Keys boasts a 3-2 lead** in their head-to-head encounters, including a win on clay in Madrid. However, with the slower Parisian conditions, this match could favor Gauff. The young American has been playing exceptionally well, remaining unscathed in this tournament so far.
While I lean towards Gauff clinching victory, her value at around **4/9** seems underwhelming. What do you think? Is there potential for an upset here? Let’s move on!
Mirra Andreeva vs. Lois Boisson (After Match 1)
Admittedly, many of us are still getting acquainted with **Lois Boisson**. Her stunning victory over third seed **Jessica Pegula** showcased her powerful forehand and strategic serving. If she can replicate that performance, her **13/2** odds might not be as foolhardy as they sound. However, **Mirra Andreeva** brings more diversity to her game and will likely have strategies in place to counteract Boisson’s strengths.
Though I’ve not always been convinced by Andreeva, she’s demonstrated impressive resilience, winning every set she has faced thus far. It’s difficult to place bets against her, but finding solid backing options could be challenging. **Straight sets for Andreeva are at 2/5**, yet I’m hesitant about the total games line being under **18.5**. What’s your take?
Jannik Sinner vs. Alexander Bublik (After Match 2)
“It’s the best moment of my life,” exclaimed **Alexander Bublik** after his last match against Jack Draper. This victory revealed his remarkable capabilities, yet he is synonymous with unpredictable performances. Can he maintain this newfound momentum against the world number one, **Jannik Sinner**?
The bookmakers are skeptical, with **Sinner at 1/33** and Bublik trailing at **25/1**. Sinner has returned from his layoff with impressive form, and it’s hard to see Bublik’s erratic style posing a significant threat to him. Expect to see glimpses of Bublik’s audacity, but could it unravel against Sinner’s consistency?
With such a lopsided market, consider backing Bublik to win the first set but eventually lose the match at **Sky Bet’s** **13/2**. Any bets on that intriguing scenario?
Alex Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic (Not Before 1915 BST)
This showdown is the highlight of the evening and perhaps the most anticipated of the day! **Novak Djokovic** has navigated the tournament effortlessly, not losing a single set. Conversely, **Alexander Zverev** is looking to extend a remarkable streak, hoping to reach the semi-finals for the fifth consecutive time here at Roland Garros.
Zverev’s combination of swift movement and powerful serves has proven effective against top players, including Djokovic, against whom he has found success in the past. Their previous matchups are characterized by tight scores—**four of the last five have gone to a final set**!
As they face off, conditioning and endurance will be crucial. With **Djokovic’s age** showing some wear, could this lead to an advantage for the younger Zverev? The bookmakers are calling this a close contest, and with a **total-games line of 39.5**, it’s shaping up to be a marathon rather than a sprint.
It isn’t easy to uncover appealing bets for this one, but my intuition suggests a long, drawn-out match is on the horizon. Will you be joining me in placing a wager on this showdown?
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