- French Open Men’s Third-Round Matches on Friday
- Frances Tiafoe vs Sebastian Korda, an all-American matchup, stands out
- Picks and predictions for Tiafoe vs Korda and other third-round matches below
The stakes are high as Americans Frances Tiafoe and Sebastian Korda face off at Roland Garros, vying for a spot in the fourth round of the French Open. This marks their seventh encounter, each having secured three wins previously.
This is part of a packed schedule for the men’s third round, starting at 5am ET, with coverage by TNT in the United States and TSN in Canada.
French Open Picks & Predictions (Friday, May 30)
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Frances Tiafoe vs Sebastian Korda Prediction
- Pick: Over 40.5 games (-110)
Sebastian Korda has dominated their recent encounters, winning the last three matches and dropping only one set against Tiafoe.
However, Tiafoe, now 27, has a victory on clay, beating Korda in three sets in 2022.
Tiafoe vs Korda H2H Results
Tiafoe has smoothly advanced through his first two matches, defeating Roman Safiullin and Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets, though his season has been inconsistent.
Except for a runner-up finish at the US Men’s Clay Court Championship, Tiafoe has progressed beyond the second round only once so far.
Korda has faced similar challenges, with only a quarterfinal appearance since his runner-up finish at the Adelaide International.
One of them will reach the next round, but it will be a hard-fought battle.
Lorenzo Musetti vs Mariano Navone Prediction
- Pick: Navone +7.5 games (+500)
This match might be tighter than expected.
Lorenzo Musetti has been a strong competitor on clay, reaching semifinals in Rome and Madrid, and the final in Monte Carlo, suggesting another deep run.
How can 24-year-old Argentine Mariano Navone stay competitive?
Navone has struggled, with most tournaments ending no later than a Round 2 exit. Yet, he showed resilience by defeating No. 28 Brandon Nakashima in the 1st Round in four sets.
Navone holds a 1-1 record against Musetti, having beaten him in straight sets at last year’s Cagliari Tournament on clay.
Though Musetti is likely to advance, Navone might keep it closer than anticipated.
Holger Rune vs Quentin Halys Prediction
- Pick: Over 35.5 games (-120)
After winning the Barcelona Open in April, Holger Rune has experienced early exits, not advancing past Round 3 in Madrid and Rome. Despite winning both matches at Roland Garros, he needed four sets to beat Roberto Bautista Agut and a tiebreak to win against Emilio Nava.
Quentin Halys reached Round 3 with a victory after 21-seed Tomas Machac retired, followed by a four-set win over Miomir Kecmanovic. He’s aiming to surpass the 3rd Round since his semifinal run in Dubai.
This is their second meeting, with their previous 3rd Round match at Wimbledon going the distance, Rune eventually won.
Tommy Paul vs Karen Khachanov Prediction
- Pick: Paul ML (+110)
American Tommy Paul has enjoyed a strong start this season, reaching at least the quarterfinals in five tournaments.
Paul has faced challenges in two rounds, going four sets against Elmer Moller, then rallying from two sets down to defeat Marton Fucsovics in a five-set thriller.
Paul has beaten Russian Karen Khachanov in both past encounters, including a recent clay match in Madrid’s 3rd Round.
Paul holds a
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