2025 French Open odds, tips and predictions

The countdown to the second Grand Slam event of the tennis season is fully underway, with the French Open set to commence on May 25.

The clay courts of Roland Garros offer another chance for glory for the top players from the ATP and WTA tours. This tournament is renowned for favoring lengthy rallies and strategic court play. The slow surface lessens the impact of powerful serves and aggressive hitters – illustrating this, even tennis greats like Boris Becker never reached a final in Paris.

This event is eagerly anticipated by both tennis enthusiasts and those interested in betting. We’re here to look at the latest French Open odds and identify the best betting opportunities.

⭐ 2025 French Open Best Bets

• Carlos Alcaraz to win the men’s singles – 11/8
• Alex Zverev to win the men’s singles – 16/1
• Francisco Cerundoldo each way in the men’s singles – 75/1
• Aryna Sabalenka to win the women’s singles – 5/2
• Jasmine Paolini each way in the women’s singles – 35/1
• Elina Svitolina each way in the women’s singles – 45/1

2025 French Open Odds

Here are the main contenders for the French Open singles titles, based on current betting odds:

2025 Men’s Singles French Open Winner Odds

• Carlos Alcaraz – 11/8
• Jannik Sinner – 6/4
• Novak Djokovic – 15/1
• Alex Zverev – 16/1
• Jack Draper – 22/1
• Casper Ruud – 26/1
• Lorenzo Musetti – 35/1
• Holger Rune – 74/1
• Joao Fonseca – 80/1
• Stefanos Tsitsipas – 94/1

2025 Women’s Singles French Open Winner Odds

• Iga Swiatek – 11/4
• Aryna Sabalenka – 5/2
• Coco Gauff – 7/1
• Mirra Andreeva – 8/1
• Jasmine Paolini – 16/1
• Qinwen Zheng – 19/1
• Elina Svitolina – 33/1
• Jelena Ostapenko – 41/1
• Madison Keys – 59/1
• Elena Rybakina – 41/1

Odds are subject to change and were correct as of May 20.

2025 French Open Betting Tips for Men’s Singles

With the key warm-up events now concluded, let’s identify who looks best prepared to compete for the prestigious Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy.

Carlos Alcaraz

The defending champion solidified his position as the player to beat this year by defeating his main rival, Jannik Sinner, in the Rome Masters final. He also claimed victory in Monte Carlo last month, bringing his clay court record this season to 15-1. His only loss came against Holger Rune in the Barcelona final, where he suffered an injury. The favorite, currently at 11/8, is a strong prospect.

Alex Zverev

Zverev has a strong history at Roland Garros, reaching the semi-finals in the past four consecutive years. Last season, he went one step further, pushing Alcaraz to a decisive fifth set in the final. While his performance in warm-up events hasn`t been outstanding, he did win in Munich and should be a contender at 9/1.

Francisco Cerundolo

No male player has won more matches on clay this season than the Argentine Cerundolo. He reached the semi-finals in Munich and Madrid, and was only stopped by Sinner and Alcaraz in Rome and Monte Carlo, respectively. He may not be highly seeded, which means he could pose a difficult early challenge for a top player in the draw. He offers potential at a considerable price, available at 28/1.

2025 French Open Betting Tips for Women’s Singles

Iga Swiatek has dominated this tournament recently, but she appears to be slightly off form heading into the 2025 edition. Which players could capitalize on this?

Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka has consistently been Iga Swiatek`s primary rival on the WTA Tour. While she hasn`t been at her absolute peak in recent weeks, she has still accumulated significant clay court wins. Her record across Stuttgart (runner-up), Madrid (winner), and Rome (quarter-finalist) is 11-2. She held match points in the 2023 Paris semi-finals and was affected by illness in last year`s quarter-finals. She holds strong claims at 9/4.

Jasmine Paolini

The 2024 runner-up is back in impressive form, having just won the warm-up event in Rome, where she defeated notable players including Coco Gauff and former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko. Paolini is a skilled clay court player; while she lacks powerful weapons, she possesses excellent court craft and tactical awareness. She is worth considering at 15/1.

Elina Svitolina

Svitolina has compiled a 14-2 record since the start of the European clay season last month. This run includes winning the WTA title in Rouen and reaching the semi-finals in Madrid. Although the calibre of players she defeated may not always have been the highest, Svitolina is known for performing well at Grand Slams. She arrives in Paris, where she has been a four-time quarter-finalist, with high confidence. She is available at 28/1.

How to Bet on Roland Garros

While traditional betting shops still exist, the majority of betting now takes place online. Online bookmakers provide a wide range of markets for the upcoming French Open, alongside offers designed to attract new customers.

Here are the general steps for opening an account with an online bookmaker:

• Visit the bookmaker`s website.
• Click on the `join` or `register` button.
• Fill out your required personal details.
• Make a deposit, typically using a debit card.
• Once funds are added, you should be ready to place your bets.

🎾 Popular Bets and Betting Markets for the French Open

Numerous betting markets will be offered by various bookmakers for the French Open. Here are some of the most common ones:

Outright betting – A straightforward bet on which player you predict will win the entire tournament title. It`s a popular way to maintain interest throughout the event.

Match betting – A simple bet on which player will win a specific match. There are only two possible outcomes in this market.

Set betting – This involves predicting the final score of the match in terms of sets. For instance, betting on Player A to win 3-1. Since French Open men`s matches are best-of-five sets, there are more scoreline possibilities compared to best-of-three, leading to higher odds.

Game handicap – A common market used to balance matches with a strong favorite. The underdog is given a virtual head start in games. Alternatively, the favorite concedes games. You bet on whether the favorite can overcome this handicap or if the underdog can win with the head start included. For example, if a favorite has a -7.5 game handicap, you would add 7.5 games to the underdog`s final game total before comparing scores. There is also typically a set handicap market working similarly with sets instead of games.

Total games – The bookmaker sets a line for the total number of games expected in a match (e.g., 37.5). You bet whether the actual total number of games will be over or under this figure. Markets for total sets or total games within a specific set may also be available.

Aces/Double faults – These are proposition bets focusing on serve statistics. You can bet on which player will serve the most aces, the total number of aces or double faults in a match, or the number served by a specific player. Over/under lines are common here as well.

Betting Guide for the French Open

The French Open is unique among the four Grand Slam tournaments because it is played on clay. Therefore, certain factors are particularly important to consider before placing your bets:

Surface – Clay courts create slow playing conditions and result in longer rallies than other surfaces. Player power is somewhat diminished, and hitting clean winners is more difficult. This inherently suits some players better than others. For example, a player heavily reliant on a big serve for easy points will face a tougher challenge on clay. Historically, players raised on clay, such as those from South America and southern Europe (like Spain and Italy), have often excelled here.

Form – As with any sport, recent performance is crucial. Following recent clay warm-up tournaments in places like Monte Carlo, Stuttgart, Madrid, and Rome provides valuable insight into players` current form. Even if you haven`t watched them, studying results and basic statistics like first serve percentage and first serve points won can be very informative.

Tournament history – Players often perform consistently well or poorly at specific venues. Understanding a player`s past results at Roland Garros is beneficial. For instance, Alex Zverev has reached at least the semi-finals here in the last four years, indicating a strong affinity for the tournament, though not as dominant as the now-retired Rafael Nadal`s record of 14 titles. Reasons for strong venue performance can include local conditions, positive past experiences, or crowd support for a home player.

Draw – Unlike sports where you must beat everyone, in a knockout tennis tournament, the path to the final matters significantly. The champion needs to win seven matches. Avoiding strong opponents early or benefiting from a draw where potential threats are in a different section can greatly assist a player. Conversely, a challenging draw with many tough matches can be detrimental, especially in Paris where long, draining rallies are common. Top contenders prefer quick wins in the early rounds to conserve energy. When betting on the outright winner, reviewing the draw when it is released is highly recommended to assess potential routes to the final.

How to Watch the 2025 French Open

If you plan to attend the event in Paris, enjoy! For those watching from the UK, note that the broadcast coverage has changed following the discontinuation of the Eurosport brand.

• Location: Roland Garros, Paris, France
• Date: Sunday May 25 to Sunday June 8
• Play Start Time: Typically 10:00 BST on most days; Singles finals usually begin at 14:00 BST
• UK Broadcast: TNT Sports provides live TV coverage, with online streaming available via its discovery+ service.

Q&A about the 2025 French Open

1. Who are the top favorites for the 2025 French Open?

In the men’s singles, the defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and world number one Jannik Sinner are considered the clear favorites ahead of the rest of the field.

For the women`s event, four-time Roland Garros winner Iga Swiatek and world number one Aryna Sabalenka are the leading contenders, mirroring their rivalry in many major tournaments over the past few years. However, neither player has shown their absolute best form in the preparatory events.

2. How much money does the winner of the French Open get?

Each singles champion will receive prize money of 2.55 million euros (£2.15m), an increase from 2.4m euros in 2024. The total prize fund for the tournament is 56.35 million euros (£47.48m), representing a 5.2% increase year-on-year.

3. Who won the French Open last year?

Carlos Alcaraz won the men`s singles title at the 2024 French Open, defeating Alex Zverev in an exciting five-set final.

The reigning women`s singles champion is Iga Swiatek, who secured her third consecutive French Open title in 2024. This was her fourth French Open title in total.

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