Alexei Popyrin vs Aslan Karatsev Prediction: Aslan is Way More Experienced

Prediction for the ATP Roland Garros match, which will take place on May 29th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Popyrin was a standout at the Masters in Rome, reaching the last 16 and gave fought Holger Rune, No. 6. The match against the Dane lasted almost three hours; Alexei made 11 aces and made five double faults, winning 80% of his first serve points and 44% of his second. Receiving stats: 27%/35%, winners/unforced errors stats 45/18. Before the Rome Masters, Popyrin played in clay tournaments in Marrakech, Monte Carlo, Banja Luka, and Madrid. So he is in good shape and got playing practice.

We didn't see Karatsev in Rome, but he performed well in Madrid, where he reached the semifinals and lost in three sets to Struff. Karatsev played three Roland Garros qualifiers last week, knocking out Herbert, Hardt, and Moreno de Alboran in two sets. Aslan is in good shape again. Unsurprisingly, bookmakers consider the Russian the favorite of the upcoming meeting.

Both players approached the main draw of Roland Garros, being in good athletic form. We expect a long and eventful match that can be a highlight of the first round of RG-2023. The Russian has an advantage in experience on the Majors. Plus, he has already played three matches on local courts in qualification, i.e., the Russian had a great practice. Meanwhile, this will be Alexei's first meeting in the draw.

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