Alexei Popyrin vs Zachary Svajda Preview & Prediction | 2026 French Open | First Round
Alexei Popyrin faces Zachary Svajda at Roland Garros.
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Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Alexei Popyrin vs Zachary Svajda prediction
After a tough losing run, Alexei Popyrin has been able to notch up wins on a more consistent basis over the last few months. He was a match point away from a semi-final appearance in Houston last month, losing to Frances Tiafoe in a three set match. He also won two matches in Rome before a comprehensive defeat to Jannik Sinner in round three, while he also beat top seed Taylor Fritz in Geneva as he made the quarter-finals.
Zachary Svajda is his first-round opponent. The American was unable to qualify for the event in Geneva, and he only has one victory from his six matches on clay this season. Svajda’s highlight of the season was his impressive Challenger title win in San Diego.
Popyrin has rediscovered some confidence during this clay court swing, and he will be a clear favourite to win against an out-of-form Svajda in round one.
Alexei Popyrin vs Zachary Svajda tip: Under 35.5 games
