Musetti, professional de la terre
A real nocturnal animal, the Frenchman will as soon as once more want the assist of his supporters to proceed to extend this determine, as a result of the opposition will probably be robust. His opponent, Musetti, is a specialist in ocher and feels significantly good at Roland-Garros, the one Grand Slam event of which he has already gained the second week (in 2021 and 2023).
An clever and chic participant, acknowledged for the fantastic thing about his one-handed backhand, the Transalpine participant has gained his best victories on clay, together with that towards Novak Djokovic in Monte-Carlo in 2023. Simple winner of Daniel Elahi Galan within the first spherical (6/3, 6/3, 7/5), Musetti remains to be on the lookout for his peak kind. Earlier than his entry into competition in Paris, the thirtieth participant on the planet had 4 losses in a row on the principle circuit.
Suffice to say that this conflict additionally fascinates by its uncertainty, between two showmans who’ve solely crossed paths as soon as in official competitors. In Vienna, in October 2021, Monfils gained in two units (7/6, 6/4) in utterly completely different circumstances, for the reason that match was performed on exhausting indoor court docket. If the Frenchman wins once more this Thursday, he’ll obtain his greatest outcome at Roland-Garros for the reason that 2019 version, which he completed within the spherical of 16. Another reason to encourage the Monf’ to ignite the evening.
