2021 French Open Second Round – Mikael Ymer vs Gael Monfils Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Mikael Ymer vs Gael Monfils on and what time does it start? Thursday 3rd June, 2021 – not before 11:15 (UK)
Where is Mikael Ymer vs Gael Monfils taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Mikael Ymer vs Gael Monfils being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Mikael Ymer vs Gael Monfils? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Mikael Ymer vs Gael Monfils on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Mikael Ymer vs Gael Monfils? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
This should be a must-watch second round match and first meeting between 22-year-old Mikael Ymer and 34-year-old Gael Monfils after both players fought hard to reach this stage. World number 105 Ymer is better than his current ranking and showed that in scraping past a strong clay-court player, Roberto Carballes Baena, via a five-set marathon on Tuesday. The Swede rallied well from going 1-2 down and that positivity looks set to match Monfils’ well on Thursday for a high-quality match on Suzanne Lenglen. World number 15 Monfils enjoyed his return to Paris in front of friends and family and after a slow start against Albert Ramos-Vinolas, a really tough opening match, he came through well in four sets. A result here looks tougher than at first glance but Monfils’ experience, especially with a win under his belt, should see him through. There looks to be sets in this for both, though, so take the Frenchman as outright winner here.
