Mon May 26 12:50:00 UTC 2025: **Roland Garros: Kecmanovic and Rune Favored in First Round Matchups**
**Paris, May 25, 2025** – Action at the French Open continues Monday with several compelling first-round matches on the schedule. Tennis expert Ricky Match previews two highly anticipated contests: Miomir Kecmanovic vs. Sebastian Baez and Holger Rune vs. Roberto Bautista Agut.
Kecmanovic enters his match against Baez as the favorite, having won both of their previous encounters in 2024. While Baez traditionally excels on clay, his recent form has been poor, with a 1-6 record in his last seven matches. Kecmanovic, despite a quiet season, managed a semifinal appearance at a Challenger tournament in Estoril. Match predicts a Kecmanovic victory in five sets.
Holger Rune is heavily favored against Roberto Bautista Agut. Rune has defeated Bautista Agut in both of their past meetings, and the aging Spaniard is struggling this season with a 7-13 record. Bautista Agut’s game is better suited for faster surfaces, making an upset unlikely on the Roland Garros clay. Match expects Rune to win in straight sets and goes on to suggest that Rune is just behind Sinner and Alcaraz.
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