French Open Day 2: Women’s Singles Predictions and Match Insights

PARIS, France – The first round of the women’s singles continues on Day 2 of the 2025 French Open, with 25 matches scheduled. Our team at LastWordOnTennis is sharing insights and predictions for each matchup. Among the analysts are Jordan Reynolds, Nurein Ahmed, and Andreas Pelekis.

Jordan Reynolds predicts that Cristian will prevail in her match against Birrell, citing Cristian’s better clay-court performance despite losing to Maya Joint recently. He believes she can take advantage of Birrell’s recovery from her previous match. Nurein agrees, acknowledging Cristian’s edge due to her recent success in Rabat.

In another analysis, Ostapenko‘s unpredictable nature leads Jordan to back her against Kudermetova, highlighting her former champion status. Both Jordan and Nurein predict an Ostapenko victory in two sets, noting her capability to find top form on clay.

The match featuring Tauson against Linette garners contrasting predictions. Jordan leans toward Linette for her defensive play, while Nurein favors Tauson for her aggression. Andreas sees an underrated quality in this matchup, emphasizing both players’ potential.

Rybakina, fresh off a title in Strasbourg, is favored by all experts to defeat Riera in straight sets, emphasizing the mismatch in rankings.

Looking at Navarro‘s upcoming match against Bouzas Maneiro, both Jordan and Andreas predict Navarro to win, although Nurein warns of the possible upset due to Bouzas Maneiro’s previous Grand Slam success.

As the day unfolds, fans anticipate the return of Emma Raducanu on clay, with all analysts favoring her against Wang Xinyu, particularly if she can maintain her fitness.

Overall, predictions vary across the board, showcasing the intense competition in the early rounds of this prestigious tournament.