Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Roland Garros match.
The French Open represents a significant opportunity for Mirra Andreeva to make her mark. While Mirra Andreeva’s opening match wasn't without flaws, it proved highly revealing: despite a nervous start, she quickly found her rhythm and stepped up her level. The upcoming clash with Ashlyn Krueger offers a chance to avenge a tough defeat in New York and showcase the strides she has made since.
Mirra Andreeva
Mirra Andreeva continues to grow with every tournament. In the first round, she defeated Cristina Bucșa (6:4, 6:3), recovering well after losing her opening two service games. She adjusted quickly, cut down on unforced errors, and took control of the baseline rallies. This season, Andreeva has claimed eight wins from eleven matches on clay, reaching the quarter-finals in both Madrid and Rome, where she lost to world number two Cori Gauff. Against lower-ranked opposition, Andreeva has generally looked comfortable.
Ashlyn Krueger
Ashlyn Krueger advanced past Suzan Lamens in straight sets (6:3, 6:4), though the match often resembled a contest of unforced errors. She hit eight double faults and committed 37 unforced errors — it was only her opponent's lack of quality that allowed her to progress. Against elite players, Krueger has struggled, losing six of her last seven matches against top-10 opposition. Her clay-court results are also underwhelming: four wins from eight matches and four consecutive first-round defeats.
Mirra Andreeva vs Ashlyn Krueger Prediction
Mirra Andreeva is more consistent and possesses a higher tactical awareness. She exploits inconsistency well and benefits from the slower conditions. She is expected to win this match with a margin of at least five games.
