Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz
31st May 2022
French Open Tennis – Paris – Roland Garros
Pick Under 35.5
Bookmaker Betfair
Odds: 21/20 odds taken 019:06 GMT May 30th, 2022
We hit the quarter final stage of the French Open tennis betting and there is a big clash coming up between Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz.
Young Spaniard Alcaraz has been red hot with his form on the clay and is the favourite to book a semi final spot.
With a dominant win over Zverev earlier this month, will Alcaraz beat the German once again?
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Alexander Zverev Preview – Big test for Zverev
There is a huge challenge ahead of Alexander Zverev in the quarter finals of the French Open.
The German, who is still looking to make his Grand Slam breakthrough faces young Carlos Alcaraz.
At last year’s French Open, Zverev reached the final four for the first time.
In that match he threw away a commanding position against Stefanos Tsitsipas to bow out.
Zverev really hasn’t been tested that much at this year’s French Open.
It’s been a comfortable ride for him, winning three of his matches in straight sets.
In the match outright for French Open tennis betting tips, Zverev is the 10/3 underdog* (odds recorded 019:06 GMT May 30th, 2022 at Betfair).
Zverev’s record on the clay this year is up to W14 L4. One of those defeats happened against Alcaraz.
Zverev duelled with Alcaraz in the Final of the Madrid Masters in early May.
The German came out on the losing side of things, going down in straight sets.
Zverev managed to only put four games on the board in the contest.
In the last nine clay matches that Zverev has played in, only two have seen both competitors pick up a set.
Under 35.5 Games handicap for French Open tennis betting is at 21/20* (odds recorded 019:06 GMT May 30th, 2022 at Betfair).
Given the way that the Madrid final shook out, there could be struggles for Zverev in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz Preview – Young Spaniard to rise to the occasion
Carlos Alcaraz is the hot ticket on the clay and has been dubbed the heir to Rafa Nadal’s crown.
For a player in this kind of form, he enters this quarter final Grand Slam match at a quote of 2/9* (odds recorded 019:06 GMT May 30th, 2022 at Betfair).
Alcaraz has been unstoppable on the clay this season.
After losing his first match at Monaco, the first match of his on the surface in this swing, Alcaraz has been on a tear.
He claimed titles in Barcelona and then at the Madrid Masters.
It was that Madrid Masters title that really sent his profile through the roof.
Alcaraz beat Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the quarter final and semi final respectively, before beating Zverev in the showcase match.
The 19-year-old has claimed four titles this year, two of them being ATP Masters 1000 events.
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Carlos Alcaraz has not looked in any trouble in this French Open campaign.
Like Zverev three of his four match wins have been recorded with him not dropping a set.
He beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets in the fourth round.
The 19-year-old is a clear threat in this one and there is no reason why he couldn’t book a worthy place in the final four.
The Alcaraz 3-0 set betting option is at 11/10* (odds recorded 019:06 GMT May 30th, 2022 at Betfair).
Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz Betting Advice
The hype about Alcaraz is very real and he has to take preference for French Open tennis betting tips.
He is looking for his fifteenth straight win on the surface, and he’s toppled some major names in that streak.
The Alcaraz 3-0 set betting pick is the first French Open tip at 11/10* (odds recorded 019:06 GMT May 30th, 2022 at Betfair).
Key Facts – Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz Betting Tip
- Alexander Zverev reached last year’s semi finals
- Alexander Zverev was beaten by Alcaraz in the final of the Madrid Masters in May
- Carlos Alcaraz has won his last fourteen clay court matches
Zverev’s been pretty handy on the clay this current swing, but nothing matching that of Alcaraz.
He’s already been heavily beaten by the young Spaniard once this spring and it may happen again.
We’ll pull towards it being wrapped up fairly quickly Under 35.5 handicap at 21/20* (odds recorded 019:06 GMT May 30th, 2022 at Betfair).
The best betting odds for Alexander Zverev vs Carlos Alcaraz
Alexander Zverev to win: 10/3 at Bet365
Carlos Alcaraz to win: 2/9 at Bet365
