French Open 2024: Sofia Kenin vs Caroline Garcia preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Match Details

Fixture: Sofia Kenin vs (21) Caroline Garcia

Date: May 29, 2024

Tournament: French Open 2024

Round: Second Round (Round of 64)

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

Sofia Kenin vs Caroline Garcia preview

Kenin at the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2024 - Day Five

World No. 56 Sofia Kenin will square off against Caroline Garcia in the second round of the 2024 French Open on Wednesday (May 29).

Kenin has made an ordinary start to the season by amassing four wins from 14 matches, including a third-round appearance in the Italian Open. She also reached the second round of the Hobart International, where she lost to Daria Saville in straight sets, 7-6(3), 6-1.

The American defeated the likes of Lucia Bronzetti and Ons Jabeur in Rome, but couldn't make her mark against Rebecca Sramkova. She started her campaign at the French Open with a remarkable comeback win against Laura Siegemund. Kenin defeated the German in two hours, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2.

Garcia at the 2024 French Open - Day 1

Caroline Garcia, meanwhile, has made a modest start to the season by chalking up 15 wins from 27 matches, including semifinal appearances in the United Cup and the Open Calfinances Rouen Metropole. She also reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open, where she lost to Danielle Collins in straight sets.

The 30-year-old entered Paris on the back of a third-round exit in Rome. She started her campaign with an emphatic win over Eva Lys, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Garcia will be hoping to live up to the bill in Paris and make a deep run.

Sofia Kenin vs Caroline Garcia head-to-head

Kenin leads the head-to-head against Garcia 2-0. She defeated the French player most recently in the 2019 Hobart International in straight sets.

Sofia Kenin vs Caroline Garcia odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Sofia Kenin	+145	+1.5(-175)	Over 21.5(-130)
Caroline Garcia	-190	-1.5(+125)	Under 21.5(-110)

All odds are sourced by BetMGM.

Sofia Kenin vs Caroline Garcia prediction

Kenin at the Internazionali BNL D'Italia 2024 - Day Five

A gripping encounter is on the cards between Sofia Kenin and Caroline Garcia in the second round of the French Open. Both players will be determined to continue their run in Paris.

Kenin has shown glimpses of her top potential in the last few months. She possesses the skill set to challenge the top players on tour but could be more consistent at the highest level. The American is known for her steady all-around game and accurate groundstrokes off both wings.

Garcia, on the contrary, has yet to add to her trophy cabinet since winning the WTA Finals in 2022. She has a solid record on clay and hardly has a bad day at the office. The Frenchwoman is known for her formidable all-around game and high-tactical acumen on court.

Ultimately, the player who holds their nerve during crucial moments and keeps a check on their errors will have the upper hand in this bout. Considering their record on clay and recent results on tour, Garcia will be a slight favorite to continue her run in Paris. She should be able to dig deep and edge past Kenin in the second round.

Pick: Garcia to win in three sets.