Matteo Berrettini’s form is in question as he prepares to face Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the French Open.
Berrettini’s Poor Form a Factor
Berrettini enters Paris having lost three of his last five matches. He is currently ranked outside the top 100. His recent form could make his match against Marton Fucsovics more competitive than the odds suggest.
In his last match, Berrettini lost to Ugo Carabelli in the 1/8-Finals in straight sets in Valencia. Fucsovics has also struggled, losing four of his last five matches. His last match was a straight sets defeat to Prizmic in Rome.
Fucsovics a Tough Clay Court Opponent
Despite his own struggles, Marton Fucsovics is always a tough opponent on clay. Last season in Paris, the Hungarian lost to Paul in the second round in five sets.
Berrettini last played at the French Open in 2021, when he lost to Djokovic in the quarterfinals.
Other Notable French Open Matchups
Andrey Rublev faces Ignacio Buse in the first round. Buse has won six straight matches and reached the final in Hamburg last week, where he lost to Paul. This is his debut campaign in the main draw of the French Open.
Rublev has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Rome, Rublev lost to Sinner in the quarterfinals in straight sets. He has twice been a quarterfinalist at the French Open. Last season, the Russian lost to Sinner in the fourth round.
Marin Cilic will play against Moise Kouame. Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Rome, where he lost to Landaluce in the second round in straight sets. He was a semifinalist here in 2022. Last season, the Croat lost to Cobolli in the opening round in straight sets. Kouame has lost three of his last five matches and is a 17-year-old who has been granted a wild card for this week’s tournament in Paris.
The French Open first round on May 25 features several experienced names facing dangerous opponents and rising talents.