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May 28 2024, 10:45 · Adam Evans

Valentin Vacherot vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview & Prediction | 2024 French Open | First Round

Valentin Vacherot vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Preview & Prediction | 2024 French Open | First Round

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina reached the quarter-finals here three years ago but the unpredictable Spaniard brings poor form to this intriguing match.

START DATE/TIME: Tuesday 28th May 2024, UK – not before 11:15 / US EST – not before 06:15 / US PST – not before 03:15

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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VALENTIN VACHEROT VS ALEJANDRO DAVIDOVICH FOKINA PREDICTION

25-year-old Valentin Vacherot qualified twice came back from sets down to earn his Grand Slam debut the hard way here at Roland-Garros. The Monegasque number one will enjoy a home-from-home support in this terribly tough opening draw against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, whose recent poor form on tour made him one of the higher-quality players unseeded this fortnight.

24-year-old ADF brings a concerning 1-4 record on is favoured clay into Paris but the Spaniard has a history of blowing hot and cold and a run to the quarter-finals here back in 2021 is proof of what he can do in these conditions.

Backing Davidovich Fokina to win outright is the suitably cautious call for a potential coupon buster here but in that case consider a one-off on in-form Valentin Vacherot, who set a career-high ATP world ranking of 116th this week, to earn at least a set. Always keep matches involving ADF far from any promising accumulators.

VALENTIN VACHEROT VS ALEJANDRO DAVIDOVICH FOKINA TIP: ALEJANDRO DAVIDOVICH FOKINA TO WIN