Arthur Rinderknech vs Jurij Rodionov Preview & Prediction | 2026 French Open | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
Updated
Arthur Rinderknech faces Jurij Rodionov in the first-round of the French Open.
Start date/time:
Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – TNT Sports, TNT & truTV
How to watch online: UK – HBO Max / USA – HBO Max
Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Arthur Rinderknech vs Jurij Rodionov ticket information
Arthur Rinderknech vs Jurij Rodionov prediction
Arthur Rinderknech was able to win a couple of matches in Geneva last time out as he progressed to his second quarter-final of the season. He beat Thiago Agustin Tirante and then came from a set down to get past Laslo Djere. He made a strong start against Alexander Bublik, but went on to lose in three sets. The Frenchman still has a negative win-loss record in 2026, and he suffered a first-round exit at his home slam last year.
He faces Jurij Rodionov. The 27-year-old won all three of his qualifying matches without dropping a set. Rodionov has been very competitive on the Challenger Tour this season, with two final appearances in Noumea and Madrid. However, he was unable to win the title at both events. He is ranked outside of the top 150 in the world.
Rinderknech leads the overall head-to-head 2-1. He is the clear favourite, but Rodionov has the game to trouble him for at least a set.
Arthur Rinderknech vs Jurij Rodionov tip: Over 36.5 games
