Key Highlights
- Rafael Jodar and Pablo Carreno-Busta face off in an all-Spanish clash.
- Alexander Zverev looks to dominate against Jesper de Jong, who upset Karen Khachanov recently.
- Bookies favor Zverev over de Jong, but value bets are suggested for Carreno-Busta.
The French Open’s Fourth Round: A Matchmaking Marvel
Rafael Jodar and Pablo Carreno-Busta face each other in the fourth round of the ATP French Open. Both players have had impressive runs, with Jodar overcoming tough challenges to reach this stage.
Jodar’s Journey: From Breakthrough to Quarterfinals
Rafael Jodar has been making waves since his first-round win against Kovacevic in straight sets. His second round was a bit more challenging, but he managed to secure victory over Duckworth in four sets. In the third round, Jodar faced Michelsen, who had him trailing 1-2 before turning things around with strong serving in the fourth and fifth sets.
Carreno-Busta’s path has been just as impressive.
He defeated Lehecka in the opening match in straight sets and upset Kokkinakis to reach the third round. Last season, he lost to Tiafoe but this time is looking for a different outcome.
Zverev’s Dominance: A Quarterfinal Contender?
Alexander Zverev has been on fire, beating Bonzi and Machac in straight sets and outlasting Halys in four sets. His form from last year’s French Open is still fresh, where he was the finalist before losing to Djokovic.
Value Bets for Carreno-Busta
Despite being heavy underdogs, bookies favor Zverev over de Jong. However, we believe Carreno-Busta has value in covering the games handicap at 1.80 odds with Bet365. Jodar’s tough battles suggest he might be overrated, while Carreno-Busta shows potential to keep the match close.
On paper, Zverev looks like a clear favorite against de Jong, who recently upset Khachanov in an epic five-setter. We expect Zverev to dominate on his serve and backhand side but still see value at -7.5 games handicap at 1.67 odds with Bet365.
