Tickets to the quarterfinals have been punched for Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens. The young Gauff returns for the second consecutive Grand Slam, ranked 23rd per the WTA. Her compatriot Stephens fell from No. 3 on the podium to 64th, with little left to tell which of the two will prevail.
Here are some key statistics to get the best bets.
Betting Preview for the Cori Gauff vs Sloane Stephens Women’s Singles Round 5 Match at the 2022 WTA French Open
Where: Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France
When: May 31, 2022
Betting on Coco Gauff | -189 odds to win
Young Coco Gauff is once again making a strong showing in the women’s field at Roland Garros. This is the second time in a row that she has qualified despite being only 18 years old. She is currently ranked 23rd in the world rankings. To reach the quarterfinals, she had to beat Belgian Elise Mertens (number 32), 6-4, 6-0. Her statistics are as follows: 91 direct serves, 66.8% efficiency in the first serve and 42.5% of break points saved. Likewise, she has committed a total of 117 double faults.
We will have to see if these numbers are enough to beat her American rival.
Betting on Sloane Stephens | +165 odds to win
Stephens’ arrival to the quarterfinals at the French Open happens as she is ranked 64th among the best tennis players in the world. This was made possible by her 6-2, 6-0 win over No. 24 Jill Teichmann. Stephens has garnered the following figures throughout 2022: 8 straight serves, 73.2% efficiency on the first serve and 44.8% of break points saved. She has also made 25 double faults.
After considering their statistics, which of the two will remain in the competition?
Gauff vs Stephens Prediction
Bookmakers are leaning towards Gauff’s victory (-189) over her compatriot Stephens (+165). We will have to wait to see if this becomes reality.