Prediction: Qinwen Zheng VS Victoria Mboko 2025-05-30

The French Open, where the clay is as unforgiving as my predictions. Qinwen Zheng, the 7th ranked player in the world and Olympic champion, is looking to make a deep run in the tournament. Her next opponent, 18-year-old Canadian qualifier Victoria Mboko, is trying to pull off a massive upset.

Zheng's recent form has been impressive, winning the Japan Open and reaching the semifinals in Rome. She's also had success on the Parisian clay, winning the Olympic title last summer. Mboko, on the other hand, is an unknown quantity, but her undefeated streak in the tournament is certainly noteworthy.

The odds are heavily in Zheng's favor, with DraftKings listing her as a 1.17 favorite. Mboko is a significant underdog at 5.0. Given Zheng's experience, skill, and recent form, it's hard to see her losing this match.

Best bet: Qinwen Zheng to win (-1.5 sets) at 1.83 (available at other bookmakers, not listed in the provided odds). This bet offers a bit more value than the straight moneyline, and considering Zheng's dominance on clay, it's likely she'll win in straight sets.

Don't get me wrong, Mboko is a talented young player, but she's in way over her head against an opponent of Zheng's caliber. It's like trying to stop a runaway train with a toothpick. Zheng will likely break serve at will and cruise to a comfortable victory.

Created: May 28, 2025, 3:04 p.m. GMT