Prediction: Coco Gauff VS Tereza Valentova 2025-05-29
The French Open is heating up, and Coco Gauff is looking to make a statement. The No. 2 player in the WTA Tour rankings is set to face off against Tereza Valentova, ranked 172, in the second round. Gauff is coming off a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Olivia Gadecki, and it's hard to see her dropping a set to Valentova.
Valentova, on the other hand, had to come from qualifying and managed to take down Chloé Paquet in the first round. While she's had a good run, it's unlikely to continue against Gauff. The American has been a finalist in the WTA 1000 tournaments in Madrid and Rome, and her experience on clay will give her a significant edge.
The odds reflect Gauff's dominance, with BetMGM listing her at 1.04 to win. The spread is set at -6.5, with Gauff priced at 1.74. Given Gauff's form and Valentova's relative inexperience, it's hard to see this one being close.
Best bet: Coco Gauff -6.5 (1.74 at BetMGM). Gauff's power and experience will be too much for Valentova, and she should win this one in straight sets. Don't expect any major upsets here; Gauff is the clear favorite, and she'll likely cruise to a comfortable victory.
Created: May 28, 2025, 9:49 a.m. GMT