{"id":56243,"date":"2025-05-26T08:36:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=56243"},"modified":"2025-05-26T08:36:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T07:36:31","slug":"carlos-alcaraz-vs-giulio-zeppieri-preview-prediction-and-betting-odds-for-the-french-open-2025-round-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/carlos-alcaraz-vs-giulio-zeppieri-preview-prediction-and-betting-odds-for-the-french-open-2025-round-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Alcaraz vs. Giulio Zeppieri Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for the French Open 2025 Round 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/when-does-the-2025-french-open-start-french-open-qualifying-2025-start-date\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>French Open<\/a> 2025 main draw released on May 22, several exciting matchups have emerged, but few are more intriguing than the first-round clash between defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Kei Nishikori. However, Nishikori pulled out of French Open with lower back pain and Giulio Zeppieri will be the new opponent for the defending champions. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Roland-Garros next <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nbOXcWwwEK\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/nbOXcWwwEK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Carlos Alcaraz (@alcarchive) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/alcarchive\/status\/1925226367811039296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 21, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/2025-french-open-draw-revealed-sinner-djokovic-zverev-in-same-half-as-defending-champion-carlos-alcaraz-gets-tricky-round-1-matchup\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong>2025 French Open Draw Revealed &ndash; Sinner, Djokovic, Zverev in Same Half As Defending Champion Carlos Alcaraz Gets Tricky Round 1 Matchup<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs. Giulio Zeppieri Preview<\/h2><p>The world No. 2, Alcaraz, enters Roland Garros with strong momentum and serious title credentials. The 22-year-old has already claimed titles in Rotterdam, Monte Carlo, and Rome this year. His latest win was capped off by a straight-sets win over world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.&nbsp;<\/p><p>His season has also included deep runs at the Australian Open (QF), Indian Wells (SF), and Barcelona (F), bringing his record to an impressive 30-5. Statistically, he&rsquo;s one of the most efficient players on tour: 133 aces, a 71% first-serve win rate, and a 45% break point conversion.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">His name is Carlos Alcaraz Garfia. Conqueror of Monte-Carlo. Two times Defender of Madrid. Victor of Rome. Champion of Roland-Garros. Heir to the King of Clay. And he will have his era, on this court, or the next &#129521; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3KOldFJI9z\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/3KOldFJI9z<\/a><\/p>&mdash; ROLEX PARIS MASTERS (@RolexPMasters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RolexPMasters\/status\/1924193501652160931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Giulio Zeppieri, by contrast, will mark his debut at Ronald Garros. The 23-year-old Italian ace has advanced through the qualifying phase. He didn&rsquo;t drop a single set, overcoming Spizzirri, Choinski, and Fede G&oacute;mez in straight sets. He can give a tough fight to the Spaniard with his left-handed shots and great resilience. Zeppieri has played 12 matches in the qualifications of Roland Garros and won all of them. <\/p><p>Zeppieri is currently world no. 306 and he fell to lower ranking due to a serious injury which ruled him out for several months. The Italian ace recently made debut in the Australian Open last year and recorded his first win. He entered the 2024 Open 13 Provence in Marseille as a lucky loser. Zeppieri also played in the 2024 Roland Garros and secured first-round victory over Adrian Mannarino in the first round.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"it\" dir=\"ltr\">GIULIO ZEPPIERI ACCEDE AL MAIN DRAW DEL ROLAND GARROS! &#9989;<br><br>L'azzurro batte Federico Agust&iacute;n G&oacute;mez nel turno decisivo delle qualificazioni a Parigi con lo score di 6-1 6-4, conquistando per il QUARTO anno consecutivo l'accesso al tabellone principale del Roland Garros: diventa&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/j062EAIAyB\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/j062EAIAyB<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Quindici Zero &#127934; (@quindicizero) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/quindicizero\/status\/1925857049788748074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs. Giulio Zeppieri Head-to-Head Record<\/h2><p>Carlos Alcaraz and Giulio Zeppieri have faced each other only once. The Spaniard holds a 1-0 lead over the Italian ace. Zeppieri lost to Carlos in 2022 in Umag semifinal but showed a great fight in three-set thriller. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Y<strong>ear<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Round<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Winner<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Score<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2022<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Umag<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Semifinal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Carlos Alcaraz<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7-5, 4-6, 6-3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs. Giulio Zeppieri Comparison&nbsp;<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Carlos Alcaraz&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Giulio Zeppieri<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ranking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">306<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">239-61<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Career W-L<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">6-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30-5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">YTD W-L<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Career Titles<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grand Slams<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">YTD Titles<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs. Giulio Zeppieri Prediction<\/h2><p>Alcaraz enters with superior form, fitness, and momentum, making him the clear favorite. Zeppieri faces the toughest opponent of his career and it could be a career-defining moment if he surprises the defending champions in first-round. However, it won&rsquo;t be easy in a five-set game. Alcaraz&rsquo;s power and consistency should prevail.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/which-french-players-have-received-wild-cards-for-2025-roland-garros\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><strong>Which French players have received wild cards for 2025 Roland Garros?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carlos Alcaraz vs. Giulio Zeppieri French Open 2025 Betting Odds<\/h2><p>Here are the betting odds according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.co.uk\/sports#all-sports\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>BetMGM<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Carlos Alcaraz: 1\/40<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Kei Nishikori: 13\/1<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alcaraz meets Giulio Zeppieri in the first-round of French Open after an early withdraw of Nishikori.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":56244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4770,6290],"tags":[4948,7159,6929],"class_list":["post-56243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tennis","category-tennis-predictions","tag-carlos-alcaraz","tag-giulio-zeppieri","tag-roland-garros-2025"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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