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May 27 2024, 15:31 · Adam Evans

Gael Monfils vs Thiago Seyboth Wild Preview & Prediction | 2024 French Open | First Round

Gael Monfils vs Thiago Seyboth Wild Preview & Prediction | 2024 French Open | First Round

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French hero Gael Monfils will be backed to the hilt by a partisan atmosphere on Philippe-Chatrier but this is a very tough draw against in-form Thiago Seyboth Wild.

START DATE/TIME: Monday 27th May 2024, UK – not before 19:15 / US EST – not before 14:15 / US PST – not before 09:15

VENUE: Roland Garros Stadium, Paris, France

SURFACE: Outdoor clay

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Eurosport / US – NBC, Peacock and Tennis Channel

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – discovery+ / US – NBC, Peacock and Tennis Channel

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GAEL MONFILS VS THIAGO SEYBOTH WILD PREDICTION

Former world number six Gael Monfils has been handed the late match on Philippe-Chatrier as a hero in these parts but home advantage may not be enough on his weakest surface. The 37-year-old reached the semi-finals here back in 2008 but he has always looked far more comfortable on the hardcourts of New York and Melbourne, with a three-match losing streak on clay coming into Paris suggesting this will be an enjoyable but short stay.

World number 58 Thiago Seyboth Wild stunned Daniil Medvedev in five sets here last season and he returns in much better form one year on, with two impressive wins over Karen Khachanov and Taylor Fritz on the Sunshine Double suggesting he could reach the round of 16 for the first time on his favoured clay.

Monfils beat the Brazilian in straight sets in Lyon three years ago to offer some hope to home fans but Seyboth Wild has improved considerably since. Back the Brazilian to cause an upset.

GAEL MONFILS VS THIAGO SEYBOTH WILD TIP: THIAGO SEYBOTH WILD TO WIN