Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Roland Garros match.
Anna Kalinskaya and Marie Bouzkova head into Roland Garros without major recent successes, yet both are aiming to progress beyond the opening round. The players are closely matched in terms of overall ability, though Marie Bouzkova has demonstrated stronger clay-court form this season.
Anna Kalinskaya
Anna Kalinskaya started the season strongly but has since seen a dip in form, slipping from 20th to 30th in the rankings. Her 2025 clay-court campaign has been modest, with just three victories from five matches. Notably, four of those matches featured at least 23 games. During this stretch, she has recorded 17 double faults—an unusually high statistic for a player of her calibre. At her most recent outing in Strasbourg, Anna Kalinskaya defeated world No.3 Jessica Pegula, but subsequently withdrew from the tournament, likely to conserve energy. It remains to be seen whether this tactical decision will prove wise.
Marie Bouzkova
Marie Bouzkova has not produced standout results, but she consistently competes with grit. She has won seven of her eleven matches on clay in 2025, having taken at least one set in nine of those encounters. Her first serve has been a reliable asset, landing 63% and winning 65% of points on first serve on clay this year. In 2024, Marie Bouzkova advanced to the third round at Roland Garros before being eliminated by eventual champion Iga Świątek.
Anna Kalinskaya vs Marie Bouzkova Prediction
While Anna Kalinskaya won their most recent head-to-head, that match was contested on grass. On clay, Marie Bouzkova has more recent match play and appears the more confident player. A competitive contest is anticipated, with Marie Bouzkova expected to push Anna Kalinskaya all the way.
