Top Players Face Off in Geneva Open Ahead of French Open

GENEVA, Switzerland — The 2025 Geneva Open is set to showcase several thrilling tennis matchups, including notable players like Hubert Hurkacz and Novak Djokovic. Scheduled to start on May 15, the tournament runs ahead of the prestigious French Open.

Hurkacz, who has won three of his last five matches, faces off against Arthur Cazaux, who is struggling with injuries and has not played competitively in the last two months. The Polish player is favored to dominate this matchup, according to betting analysts. ‘Hurkacz has shown strong form recently, while Cazaux has been out of action. This could lead to a decisive victory for Hurkacz,’ said tennis analyst David

Meanwhile, Matteo Arnaldi is expected to perform well against Hugo Gaston. Despite a recent loss to Bautista-Agut, Arnaldi remains the favorite due to his strong clay-court skills. In contrast, Gaston has struggled all season, only winning one of his last five matches. Analysts believe Arnaldi’s experience on clay could lead him to a straightforward win in this match.

Nuno Borges faces Alex Michelsen, with Borges rated as the better clay-court player overall. Despite a rocky start to the season and mixed results in Rome, Borges is perceived to have the upper hand in this matchup. ‘Borges has more experience on clay than Michelsen, which could make the crucial difference here,’ another expert noted.

The draw also features Djokovic, who is looking to regain momentum after a subpar start to his season. His path includes matchups against Zizou Bergs or Marton Fucsovics in the early rounds. Betting odds indicate uncertainty about his chances against these opponents, given his recent struggle to secure wins on clay.

The Geneva Open sets the stage for players as they prepare for Roland Garros, providing crucial match experience on clay. Analysts predict exciting competitions, especially with players like Sinner, Ruud, and Zverev participating in ATP tournaments this week.