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We are close to crowning the overall winner at this year’s French Open. Right now, in the men’s singles, only the best players of the tournament remain. German Alexander Zverev and Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz have both arrived at this point. They are ranked 3 and 6 in the world rankings. This is the third meeting of the two in the last two years: in 2022, they met in Madrid; while they had another set of clashes in 2021 (Vienna and Acapulco).
If you want to know which of the two you should bet on, read on.
Betting Preview for the Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz Men’s Singles Round 5 Match at the 2022 ATP French Open
Where: Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France
When: May 31, 2022
Betting on Alexander Zverev | +350 odds to win
The German tennis player, ranked No. 3 in the ATP rankings, defeated Spain’s Bernabe Zapata Miralles (ranked 131st) in a 7-6(11), 7-5, 6-3 win. Although the German won this time around at Roland Garros, his road to victory was not an easy one. All in all, Zverev’s sporting statistics can be summarized as follows: 211 aces, 75% efficiency on the first serve and 61% of break points saved. These achievements are overshadowed by his number of double faults, which total 106.
Due to the direct precedent of this upcoming duel, will he have the resources to beat the Spaniard?
Betting on Carlos Alcaraz | -450 odds to win
Prior to facing Zverev for the main draw, Alcaraz overcame Russian Karen Khachanov (6-1, 6-4, 6-4). His 2022 numbers show why he ranks No. 6 among the world’s best tennis players: 92 aces, 73% first serve efficiency and 66% of break points saved. Notwithstanding the above, he has made 73 double faults.
After considering his stats, will he be able to beat the third best player in the world?
Zverev vs Alcaraz Prediction
Alcaraz (-450) is favored to win against Zverev (+350), despite his current disadvantageous position in the rankings.
