Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Coco Gauff: Prediction for the Match on June 02, 2025

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Coco Gauff: Prediction for the Match on June 02, 2025

Tennis lovers, get ready for a blockbuster match at Roland Garros on June 2, 2025, from 12:00 onwards: Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 20th seed, will clash against Coco Gauff, who is seeded second, in the Round of 16. The red clay will witness Alexandrova batting her power against the tough defense of Gauff. With a quarterfinal berth at stake, the stakes could not be higher. Gauff leads the head-to-head record 3-1, but the catch is that they have never met on clay, which makes this match a bit interesting. Gauff (1.34) is the favorite, with Alexandrova at (3.305), according to BetMGM. Both players came from wins in straight sets, but the real question is: Who has the edge on this surface? Here's a breakdown:

🇷🇺 Ekaterina Alexandrova: form and statistics

Ekaterina Alexandrova is having a power game go for her in Paris, and through this she could trouble Gauff. Alexandrova, 29, hailing from Russia and ranked 20th in the world, holds an overall record of 20-10 in 2025, thriving in clay with an 11-3 record. She has not dropped a set at these French Open matches yet, with a favourable run at Roland Garros after she reached the third rounds in 2019, 2020, and 2023. In her last match, she crushed Veronika Kudermetova by 6-2, 6-2 on May 30, winning 59% total points, hitting 78 winners, and converting 41.9% of break points (Tennis Tonic, Bleacher Nation). 

The highlight of the season was bagging the Linz title, taking down Dayana Yastremska 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Posts on X called her current form at Roland Garros "fantastic," with some fans seeing her as a dark horse. But then again, will the ceiling of Round of 16 at majors ever let her break through her number one seeds like Gauff?

🇺🇸 Coco Gauff: form and statistics

On clay, Coco Gauff is a daring player making another deep run in Paris. The 21-year-old American, No. 2 in the world, commands an overall record of 27-8 and a clay record of 14-3 in 2025, including winning a title Down Under over Iga Swiatek (6-4, 6-4). A 2022 runner-up and 2024 semifinalist at Roland Garros, Gauff climbs across the court like a gazelle with topspin point construction and opponents into the ground. In her last match on May 31, Gauff won 6-1, 7-6(3) against Marie Bouzkova, scoring 69 winners and playing five more games than Alexandrova (WTOP News, Tennis Tonic). After an uncertain second set in which she trailed 5-3, she refused to buckle. Gauff had started off slow with a few early exits this season but then bounced back on clay, going to a Madrid final and a Rome semifinal, where she was defeated by Zheng Qinwen (Sportskeeda, Reuters). Posts on X praise her "relentless defense," though some say her serve might be her Achilles' heel. Can she stay cool as Alexandrova brings the heat?

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Coco Gauff Head-to-Head Statistics

Gauff leads over Alexandrova 3-1 in head-to-head meetings, having defeated her in the 2024 Berlin Ladies Open. They have yet to face each other on clay, so the R16 clash is a whole new frontline. Gauff works well absorbing power, but Alexandrova's flat shot has troubled her in the past, having won the first meeting in 2022. They talk about this being a 'style clash': Gauff's movement vs. Alexandrova's aggression. With no clay history, this matchup is a coin toss on red dirt.

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Coco Gauff Betting Tips and Odds

• Alexandrova is yet to drop a set, backing under 2.5 sets at 1.80 odds.
• Gauff's 14-3 clay record supports Gauff to win at 1.34 odds.
• Their styles suggest over 20.5 games at 1.87 odds.
• Alexandrova’s power backs over 9.5 games in the first set at 1.85 odds.
• Gauff’s defense vs. Alexandrova’s 41.9% break-point conversion leans toward over 4.5 breaks at 1.90 odds.

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Coco Gauff Match Prediction

There's no doubt that the French Open R16 matchup on June 2, 2025, at 12:00 will be very exciting. It will be Ekaterina Alexandrova (3.305) vs. Coco Gauff (1.34)—a coin toss of a match. Win-loss records and the results speak for the form: Alexandrova is 11-3 on clay and ticked off a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 win over Kudermetova, winning 59% of points and unleashing 78 winners. On the other side, Gauff boasts a 14-3 clay record and fought her way past Bouzkova, 6-1, 7-6(3), but serve issues (as highlighted on X) might be her crack in the armor. The head-to-head stats favor Gauff at 3-1, but hearing Alexandrova pound the ball on a fresh surface sets up some serious drama. Expect Gauff to rely on defense, with Alexandrova going for glory with each shot.

Below are the top picks:

Prediction: Gauff wins 2-1 @ 3.84 odds on Bet365 

Bet Tip: Over 20.5 games @ 1.83 odds on Betway

Main Bet Tip: Over 2.5 sets @ 2.52 odds on 1xbet