French Open 2024: Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov preview, head-to-head, prediction ahead of thrilling 3rd round

The World No. 2 Jannik Sinner is all set to face Pavel Kotov in the third round of the French Open 2024, which is slated to take place on May 31, Friday. Notably, the young player crushed Christopher Eubanks in straight sets to start his quest for a second major title. Meanwhile, he faced off with French veteran Richard Gasquet to get a spot in the third round of Roland Garros.

Speaking of the game, the young Italian managed to win the set despite Gasquet being able to preserve a few set points on his own serve.

On the other hand, Kotov overcame Cameron Norrie, the 32nd seed, to advance to the second round and face three-time Major winner Stan Wawrinka. The two kept up with each other in the fourth set and forced another tie-break, in which Kotov edged out the Swiss for a 7-6 (5), 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5) win.

Match Details

Fixture: (2) Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov

Date: May 31, 2024

Tournament: French Open 2024

Round: Third Round (Round of 32)

Venue: Paris, France

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Clay (Outdoor)

Prize Money: £53,478,000

Live Telecast: USA - NBC, Tennis Channel, Peacock | Canada - TSN, RDS | UK - Eurosport, Discovery+ | India - Sony Ten

Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov head-to-head

Sinner leads Kotov 1-0 in the head-to-head. He won their previous encounter at the 2024 Madrid Open in straight sets.

• Kotov has won 10 out of 15 matches on clay this season.
• Sinner has not left the court defeated since his loss to Tsitsipas in Monte Carlo.
• A month ago in Madrid, the sole head-to-head match between these players ended in a resounding victory for the Italian.

Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov odds