Prediction: Taylor Fritz VS Daniel Altmaier 2025-05-26
The French Open, where the clay is as slippery as a snake's hind legs and the tennis is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride. And what a matchup we have for you today, folks, as the fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz takes on the plucky Daniel Altmaier.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Taylor Fritz, the American sensation, against Daniel Altmaier, the... well, who is Daniel Altmaier again?" And that's a fair question, my friends. Altmaier has a 3-6 record at the ATP level and has lost his last four matches, which doesn't exactly scream "confidence booster." But, as they say, "you can't judge a book by its cover," and Altmaier has won matches on the Challenger circuit and has a 6-4 record at the French Open. So, there's that.
On the other hand, Taylor Fritz has struggled on clay, with a 3-3 record, which is about as impressive as a participation trophy. But, he did advance to the fourth round of the French Open last year, which is no small feat. And, according to his coach, Fritz has "his own struggles with form at the moment," which is code for "he's been playing like crap, but we're hoping he'll turn it around."
So, what's the verdict? Well, I'm not one to shy away from a challenge, and I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Taylor Fritz will win this match in four sets. The odds are in his favor, with Bovada listing him as a 1.31 favorite, and I think he'll use his experience and skill to outmaneuver Altmaier.
But, here's the thing: I think Altmaier will put up a fight. He's got nothing to lose, and he'll likely come out swinging (or, you know, serving and volleying). So, I'm going to take the over on the total number of games, which is set at 38.0. I think these two will go back and forth, with Fritz ultimately emerging victorious, but not before Altmaier pushes him to his limits.
Best bet: Over 38.0 total games (-110 at BetUS)
Prediction: Taylor Fritz wins in four sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Created: May 26, 2025, 11:21 a.m. GMT