Alexei Popyrin vs Zachary Svajda Preview & Tips - Popyrin to ease to simple win in French Open first round
- Alexei Popyrin has won two of his last three matches
- Zachary Svajda has lost four of his last five
- Preview, stats & head to head
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Alexei Popyrin of Australia (Getty Images)
Alexei Popyrin vs Zachary Svajda Preview & Tips
Alexei Popyrin is looking to get back to winning ways at the first time of asking after losing to Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals in Geneva mere days ago.
Zachary Svajda was swept aside by Max Han Rehberg in his last game as he lost 6-2 6-2 in Geneva.
- Alexei Popyrin has a winning record on clay (W90, L67)
- Zachary Svajda has lost 27 of his 42 clay court matches (W15)
Head To Head
Their meeting at the French Open will be the first time the pair have ever met in a competitive match.
Alexei Popyrin Form
Alexei Popyrin is looking to better his run at the first Grand Slam of the year after being eliminated from the Australian Open in the opening round.
Positively for Popyrin, he enjoyed his best run at any of the four Slams in 2025 when playing in France. However, his run to the fourth round of the French Open will be one he feels he can better in 2026. While Zachary Svajda will provide a good test, Popyrin should have too much for his opponent.
When Popyrin has been at his best, he has proved far too good for many of his competitors further down the rankings. With a spot in the second round up for grabs, I am backing Popyrin to storm to a 3-0 win over his opponent.
Zachary Svajda Form
Zachary Svajda trundles into the French Open in disappointing form after losing his last two outings and four of his last five.
His last four defeats have all come in straight sets, while he barely threatened against Max Hans Rehberg in a stunning 6-2 6-2 defeat in Geneva that means he comes in without any kind of form.
The pair are yet to play one-another in a competitive match meaning this will be an entirely new match-up. On clay courts, Svajda has struggled, losing 27 of his 42 outings. With defeats in his last two and a poor record on clay in mind, I am backing Svajda to struggle as he is eliminated in the first round.
Verdict
I am backing Popyrin to begin his French Open campaign with a regulation 3-0 win.
Popyrin 3-0
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