Emilio Nava Faces Botic Van de Zandschulp in French Open First Round

PARIS, France — The 2025 French Open kicks off on Sunday with an exciting first-round match featuring No. 89-ranked Botic Van de Zandschulp against No. 137 Emilio Nava. The match is scheduled to start at 12:15 PM ET.

Van de Zandschulp enters the match with -135 odds to advance to the Round of 64, while Nava is listed at +105. According to recent simulations by Dimers, Botic Van de Zandschulp has a 56% chance to win, compared to 44% for Nava.

“Using the most recent data, we ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s match,” said Dimers analyst Greg Butyn. “The prediction shows Van de Zandschulp with a win probability of 56%.”

Nava’s performance has been solid at the Challenger level, where he boasts a 30-9 record this season. In contrast, Van de Zandschulp has struggled with a 4-9 record since the start of 2025 and has not had a winning season on the ATP Tour since 2022.

Nava may seem to be the underdog, but experts suggest he could capitalize on Van de Zandschulp’s recent struggles. “Nava is better at maneuvering the baseline and generating power,” remarked sports analysts. “Despite his recent fatigue, this match could spark a strong performance in him.”

Fans and bettors are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter as both players take to the court at Roland Garros. For extensive coverage and further predictions for the match, be sure to check into betting resources.