Danka Kovinic vs Xiyu Wang Preview & Prediction | 2026 French Open | First Round
Qualifier Xiyu Wang meets the rarely-seen Danka Kovinic in the first round of the French Open.
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Venue: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Danka Kovinic vs Xiyu Wang prediction
31-year-old Danka Kovinic is something of a surprise participant in the French Open given that she has largely been inactive for the past three years due to ongoing injury issues.
The Montenegrin's inclusion is on account of her protected ranking, and you have to think she will struggle here despite going up against a qualifier.
This is Xiyu Wang's first Grand Slam appearance of the year having missed the Australian Open in January, and she has reached the main draw without dropping a set in qualifying.
The Chinese 25-year-old, a former top-50 player, recently reached the semi-finals of a 125-rated event in her home country, and should have far too much for an opponent who has barely played any tennis in recent times.
Danka Kovinic vs Xiyu Wang tip: Xiyu Wang to win & under 17.5 games
