French Open 2022: Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Holger Rune preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Roland Garros

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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune

Match Details

Fixture: (4) Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Holger Rune

Tournament: French Open 2022.

Date: 30 May 2022.

Round: Fourth round (Round of 16).

Venue: Paris, France.

Category: Grand Slam.

Surface: Outdoor Clay.

Prize money: €21,256,800.

Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel, NBC Sports and Peacock TV | Canada - TSN | UK - Eurosport | India - Sony Ten.


Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Holger Rune preview

Stefanos Tsitsipas in action against Mikael Ymer
Stefanos Tsitsipas in action against Mikael Ymer

Stefanos Tsitsipas will meet Holge Rune in the fourth round of the French Open. He had to sweat it out against Lorenzo Musetti in the first round and then battle hard against Zdenek Kolar in the second. He, however, had a relatively easy outing against Mikael Ymer in his previous match.

The Greek's third-round victory was impressive. Tsitsipas dominated the baseline exchanges and served well. His backhand was suspect but his serve made sure he did not face much trouble. The fourth seed has not hit top form but has ground out results.

Tsitsipas won 80% of the points on his serve in his last match. The Greek player did not push very hard, probably due to fatigue.

Holger Rune plays a forehand at the French Open
Holger Rune plays a forehand at the French Open

Holger Rune is enjoying a great tournament in Paris. He is yet to drop a set this week. Rune will make his top 30 debut after the Grand Slam.

Rune dominated Hugo Gaston in front of the French crowd in the previous round. He blasted 38 winners and did not allow the Frenchman to settle. The Dane previously got the better of Henri Laaksonen and Denis Shapovalov.


Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Holger Rune head-to-head

This will be the first meeting between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Holger Rune, so their head-to-head stands at 0-0.


Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Holger Rune odds

Player

Moneyline

Handicap bets

Total Games

Stefanos Tsitsipas


-500

-6.5(-130)

34.5 (-115)

Holger Rune


+340

+6.5 (+100)

34.5 (-120)

All odds sourced from Oddschecker.


Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Holger Rune prediction

This will be the first meeting between these two players. Stefanos Tsitsipas will need to serve consistently as Holger Rune likes to stay aggressive on return.

Tsitsipas will be a proper challenge and Rune will have to be in form to beat the Greek player. The Danish player has a strong backhand. If he can combine his backhand with a good serve and consistent forehand, he can trouble the fourth seed.

Rune plays a holistic game. He serves and covers the court well. He has an aggressive style and attacks from tricky angles. His impressive display at the French Open has announced his arrival at the elite level.

The Greek will rely on his forehand to dominate Rune from the back of the court. The Dane, on his part, would do well to target Tsitsipas's relatively weak backhand. If Rune can withstand Tsitsipas' forehand and make him overhit, he might be able to cause an upset. It will be a close affair and the Greek's experience might just make the difference.

Prediction: Stefanos Tsitsipas to win in four sets.

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