French Open 2019 – Denis Shapovalov vs Jan-Lennard Struff Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Denis Shapovalov vs Jan-Lennard Struff taking place? Court 7, Roland-Garros, Paris
When is Denis Shapovalov vs Jan-Lennard Struff on and what time does it start? Monday 27th May, 2019 – (not before) 15:45 (UK)
What channel is Denis Shapovalov vs Jan-Lennard Struff on in the UK? ITV4 & Eurosport are sharing broadcasting rights for the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Denis Shapovalov vs Jan-Lennard Struff? Televised matches can be streamed via the ITV Hub & Eurosport Player
Where can I get tickets for Denis Shapovalov vs Jan-Lennard Struff?
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HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time meetings: Denis Shapovalov 1-1 Jan-Lennard Struff
Last meeting: Jan-Lennard Struff beat Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-3, 6-1
THE PLAYERS
DENIS SHAPOVALOV
- Denis Shapovalov has lost five of his last seven matches since reaching the semi-finals in Miami and his form on clay appears to be weaker than others in his age group.
- The world number 24 will be hoping to make a big improvement on his second-round exit at last year’s Roland-Garros that remains his best showing at the Grand Slam in two appearances.
- Shapovalov lost to Jan-Lennard Struff on clay at the Monte-Carlo masters back in April this year in a match that went to a deciding set.
JAN-LENNARD STRUFF
- Jan-Lennard Struff has played well on clay this year, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarters at Barcelona before losing out to Rafael Nadal and reaching the round of 16 at the Italian Open last time out.
- The German is ranked 45th in the world and will be confident of matching his best showing at Roland-Garros, where he has reached the second round on two occasions.
- Struff beat Canadian youngster Denis Shapovalov in April in Monte-Carlo on clay which leaves the pair with a 1-1 head-to-head record.
THE PREDICTION
The form guide sides with the elder Jan-Lennard Struff here as Denis Shapovalov has struggled for rhythm since his semi-finals Miami exit to Roger Federer, and the German has already beaten the Canadian on clay once this year. Both matches between these players has gone the distance, and this could be one of the matches of the first round where Struff should find the right stuff to proceed.
