2021 French Open First Round – Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Fernando Verdasco Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Fernando Verdasco on and what time does it start? Tuesday 1st June, 2021 – not before 12:30 (UK)
Where is Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Fernando Verdasco taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Fernando Verdasco being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Fernando Verdasco? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Fernando Verdasco on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Fernando Verdasco? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
This match up is something of a blast from the past between veterans Fernando Verdasco and Philipp Kohlschreiber, both 37 years old. World number 99 Verdasco claimed his first two wins on his favoured clay last week at the Belgrade Open 2 over Frenchmen Lucas Pouille and Adrian Mannarino and he looks the favourite here despite trailing Kohlschreiber 4-6 in their head-to-head record. Two wins apiece on clay makes for a tight-looking contest in the first round of Roland-Garros, with Verdasco winning their last meeting here way back in 2010 via five sets. That looks a solid benchmark for what might happen here, even though 11 years have passed, so if over three sets is an option for this match take it. Otherwise, Verdasco as outright winner looks the likelier way this swings with Kohlschreiber yet to win a tour-level match this season.
