The Stats Zone
· Adam Evans

Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 French Open

Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 French Open

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

THE FACTS

When is Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier on and what time does it start? Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier will take place on Sunday 22nd May, 2022 – not before 10:00 (UK)

Where is Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier taking place? Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier will take place at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France

What surface is Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier being played on? Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier

What channel is Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier on in the UK? Eurosport will be televising major matches so it is worth checking their schedule for Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier

Where can I stream Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier in the UK? discovery+ subscribers can stream Sloane Stephens vs Jule Niemeier live while the match can be streamed on Eurosport Player and Amazon Prime Video if it is televised

THE PREDICTION

Former world number six Sloane Stephens lost in the first round of the Strasbourg Open on Monday to make it five-straight defeats on tour. The 29-year-old won the Guadalajara Open back in February for a seventh career WTA title and her first since the 2018 Miami Open. Current world number 53, Stephens won the US Open in 2017 and she finished runner-up to Simona Halep at Roland-Garros a year later.

World number 103 Jule Niemeier has enjoyed some success on the ITF circuit in recent weeks and she impressed in a decent defeat to Bianca Andreescu at the Stuttgart Open. The 22-year-old has a creditable chance at the upset in this first meeting with Stephens and this match should be left well away from an accumulator. The suitably cautious call is taking Stephens to win at least a set but it might be best to leave this one alone altogether.