French Open 2021: Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
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French Open 2021
Jannik Sinner, 18th seed at the French Open 2021, will face the Frenchman, Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first round clash. Sinner is ranked 19th in the world, whereas, Herbert is ranked on the 83rd spot. The Italian reached the quarterfinals of French Open last year, losing to Rafael Nadal in straight sets.
Match Details:
| Tournament | French Open 2021 |
| Match | Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbet |
| Round | First Round |
| Date | 30th May, 2021 |
| Prize Money | $72,630 (INR 52,75,625 approx.) |
| Venue | Paris, France |
| Surface | Clay Court |
Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Match Preview
Jannik Sinner last played at the Lyon Open 2021, where he was defeated in the second round itself. The Italian teenager best result on clay courts came at the Barcelona Open 2021, where he reached the semifinals, losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas. He also reached the second round of the Italian Open, where he lost to Rafael Nadal in straight sets. Sinner is one of the most promising talents on tour, and is expected to do well this year.
Pierre-Hugues Herbert also competed at the Lyon Open, where he lost to Sebastian Korda in the first round. He was defeated in the first round of Madrid Open 2021 as well, despite winning two qualifying round matches. The Frenchman is predominantly a specialist doubles player, and has often struggled in singles events. However, he did manage to reach the finals of Open 13, where he lost to Daniil Medvedev.
Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Head-to-Head
The duo have clashed against each other only one time in the past. Jannik Sinner won the Cologne 2 encounter in straight sets, and leads the head to head record, 1-0.
Jannik Sinner vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert: Match Prediction
Jannik Sinner is the favorite to win the first round encounter, by virtue of his higher ranking and prowess on clay courts. The Italian boasts of a powerful game, and has a potent forehand, on which he can bank on. However, Pierre Hugues Herbert is playing in front of his home crowd, and will be extra motivated to perform better. The Frenchman has the ability, as was portrayed by his match against Alexander Zverev last year in Paris, which went to five sets.
Match Prediction: Jannik Sinner to win in straight sets
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