2021 French Open First Round – Tommy Paul vs Christopher O'Connell Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Tommy Paul vs Christopher O'Connell on and what time does it start? Monday 31st May, 2021 – not before 12:00 (UK)
Where is Tommy Paul vs Christopher O'Connell taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Tommy Paul vs Christopher O'Connell being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Tommy Paul vs Christopher O'Connell? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Tommy Paul vs Christopher O'Connell 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 Tommy Paul vs Christopher O'Connell? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
World number 52 Tommy Paul lost an all-American semi-final at the Emilia-Romagna Open on Friday to Sebastian Korda but the 24-year-old should enjoy some success at Roland-Garros as a solid clay competitor. He faces Chris O’Connell for the first time in what could be a pretty lengthy first round match on Monday as each of the Aussie’s last three games on tour went the distance. World number 129 O’Connell has beaten a top 50 player this year in Jan-Lennard Struff but way back in Melbourne on a hard court his game far prefers. Paul could win this in three arduous sets but the best option is to take the American as outright winner. You could add at least a tiebreak in this match as a one-off.
