French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jesper De Jong prediction, preview and live stream details

This will be the first time Jesper De Jong and Carlos Alcaraz will ever meet in a competitive tournament.

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jesper De Jong prediction, preview and live stream details

Jesper De Jong and Carlos Alcaraz (via IMAGO)

Jesper De Jong and Carlos Alcaraz both began their French Open campaign in brilliant style to earn a place in the second round. De Jong shockingly defeated British Jack Draper in a five-set thriller 7-5, 6-4 6-7, 3-6, 6-3 despite being less favorite to claim the victory. On the other hand, Alcaraz beat American lucky loser J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1.

Both players will face each other on Wednesday with hopes to get a slot in the third round. However, Alcaraz will be aiming to get the job done early against the Dutch qualifier, who has played majorly at the ATP Challenger for the majority of the season.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jesper De Jong: Match Details

  • Tournament: French Open 2024
  • Match: Jesper De Jong vs. Carlos Alcaraz
  • Round: Second Round
  • Date: 29 May, 2024
  • Time: TBD
  • Venue: Center Court, Philippe Chatrier
  • Surface: Outdoor Clay

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jesper De Jong: Match Preview

World No.3 Alcaraz is just returning from a forearm injury that has forced him to miss the Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Rome Masters. Even though he played at the Madrid Open, the 21-year-old made sure not to swing all out. But, at the Roland Garros, he looks fresh and bright. Before arriving in Paris, he last competed in Madrid, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to eventual champion Andrey Rublev.

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Jesper De Jong (via Imago)

De Jong season hasn’t gone as planned. After finishing the 2023 season at World 153, the Dutchman has slipped to No.177 in the ATP rankings. At the Australian Open in January, he earned his biggest victory after beating Argentine Pedro Cachin in the first round as a qualifier. He was only stopped by Jannik Sinner in the next round. Since then he has struggled to make any meaningful impact in the ATP Challengers, reaching only the quarterfinals twice.

This will be the first time De Jong and Alcaraz will meet on the court. Alcaraz’s record this season remains 19-5 while De Jong is 21-13.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jesper De Jong: Match Prediction

Given the circumstances and recent results, it should be a very easy match for Carlos Alcaraz who reached the semifinals of the Roland Garros last year. The Spanish star has already won one title to his name this season despite being sidelined for weeks due to several injuries.

Carlos Alcaraz Roland Garros
Carlos Alcaraz (via Imago)

Match prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jesper De Jong: live stream details

Fans can watch or stream the matches on these platforms:

  • USA: NBC, Tennis Channel, T2 Tennis Live, Peacock Network
  • UK and Europe (except France): Eurosport
  • France: France.TV Sport, Amazon Prime Video
  • Australia: Channel 9, Stan Sport, 9Now
  • Canada: TSN, RDS
  • India: Sony Ten Network, SonyLiv

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