French Open 2023 tips: Men's singles day 10 guide and suggested bets
- Barend Prins
- 5 June 2023
The business end of the tournament is upon us and we preview two potentially mouthwatering clashes - Novak Djokovic vs Karen Kachanov and Carlos Alcaraz vs Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Day 10 guide - Selected men's matches
Times subject to change
Novak Djokovic (3) vs Karen Kachanov (11) Tuesday 6 June, Time: 12:45
The Serbian's 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory showcased his dominance, losing the fewest number of games in the tournament. He significantly improved his serving, facing only three breakpoints compared to the 10 he lost in his previous three matches combined.
With his 17th quarter-final appearance at the French Open, Djokovic surpassed Rafael Nadal's record, and despite the French Open not being his preferred Slam, he has converted 11 out of 16 previous quarter-finals into semi-finals. However, his most recent quarter-final match in the French Open ended in defeat to Nadal last year.
Khachanov, meanwhile, demonstrated his prowess in Grand Slam tournaments, overcoming Lorenzo Sonego to Reach the Round of 16.
Khachanov has achieved the feat of reaching at least one quarter-final in all four Slams and excelled in recent US Open and Australian Open semi-finals.
Despite Khachanov's commendable Slam performances, he has struggled against top-10 players, holding a 1-13 record in such match-ups throughout his career.
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Set score prediction: Djokovic to win in straight sets
Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (5) Tuesday 6 June, Time: 19:15
Alcaraz is set to face a familiar adversary in Tsitsipas in the evening match on Philippe-Chatrier.
Alcaraz's powerful game was on full display as he unleashed 42 winners and won 77 per cent of his first-serve points. His exceptional return game proved to be the difference, winning 52 per cent of his receiving points and converting seven of his 14 break-point opportunities.
Tsitsipas, meanwhile, earned his place in the last eight with a commanding 7-5, 6-3, 6-0 win over Sebastian Ofner. The Greek player showcased his prowess, particularly in his return game, winning 46 per cent of his receiving points and converting six of his 11 break-point chances.
As Tsitsipas looks to pull off a major upset against Alcaraz, he will need to continue his excellent return play and capitalise on his chances - and his proficiency at the net could prove to be a valuable asset in their upcoming clash.
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