French Open 2025 Predictions: Key Matches to Watch

PARIS, France — The 2025 French Open begins on Sunday, featuring 20 men’s main draw singles matches. Among the highly anticipated contests is No. 12 seed Tommy Paul facing Elmer Møller.

Paul is considered the strong favorite, boasting an 84% chance of victory according to predictions. His all-court game and experience position him well against Møller, a qualifier making his Grand Slam debut.

“Tommy is exceptionally athletic and should handle Møller’s powerful backhand,” said analyst Damian Kust. “I expect Paul to win in four sets,” he added.

Other notable matches include Ilemona Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard against Zizou Bergs and Pablo Carreño Busta facing Francisco Comesana. Mpetshi Perricard is slightly favored to advance, while Carreno Busta’s clay experience may give him an edge over Comesana.

“It’s going to be competitive between Mpetshi Perricard and Bergs,” said Ilemona. “But given the home crowd, I’m backing Mpetshi Perricard in four sets,” he stated.

The match between Tommy Paul and Elmer Møller is expected to start at 5:00 AM ET on Sunday. Fans are looking forward to these exciting matchups to kick off the tournament.