The first round of the women’s singles continues on Day 2 of the 2025 French Open. 25 matches are scheduled, and our writers here at LastWordOnTennis share their thoughts on all of the matches with you. We split the matches between seven articles. Our other articles feature Emma Raducanu vs Xinyu Wang, Iga Swiatek vs Rebecca Sramkova, Danielle Collins vs Jodie Burrage, Madison Keys vs Daria Saville, Veronika Kudermetova vs Viktoria Tomova, and Elena Rybakina vs Julia Riera. Predicting these matches are Jordan Reynolds, Nurein Ahmed, and Andreas Pelekis. Who do you think will move on?
French Open Day 2 Women’s Predictions
Barbora Krejcikova vs Tatjana Maria
Jordan:
This is just Krejcikova’s second match of the season after missing months with a severe back injury. That might have made her vulnerable to an early exit, but this is one of the best draws she could have gotten. Maria has lost her last five matches and is nearing the end of her career.
Prediction: Krejcikova in 2
Nurein:
Krejickova hasn’t played a ton of tennis this season so she is vulnerable. But Maria lacks the power to trouble the Czech. The German veteran’s playing style is unlikely to be much of a hindrance from a physical standpoint.
Prediction: Krejcikova in 2
Andreas:
It’s been a tough run of injuries for Krejcikova in 2025, but her crafty and strong game should match up well against Maria’s variety. While the Czech hasn’t won a match yet in her comeback, Maria is on a five-match losing streak. Look for Krejcikova, the 2021 French Open champion, to hit drop shots and strong forehands en route to a win.
Prediction: Krejcikova in 2
Daria Kasatkina vs Katerina Siniakova
Jordan:
Kasatkina has a dominant 5-1 head-to-head record, but Siniakova won their last meeting on clay in 2022. The Czech will try to be more aggressive than usual and hit through Kasatkina’s defence. She has a chance, but former semifinalist Kasatkina starts as the favorite.
Prediction: Kasatkina in 2
Nurein:
Kasatkina has a dominant record over Siniakova (4-1) and I don’t expect the Czech to trim the deficit. Siniakova has been poor of late and Kasatkina shines at her brightest on this surface where she can effortlessly absorb pace and force her opponents into errors.
Prediction: Kasatkina in 2
Andreas:
Siniakova keeps drawing tough opponents in the first round of Grand Slams, all while she’s had an okay season so far with a 13-11 record. As a doubles expert, it will be interesting to see if she can use the net to capitalize on Kasatkina’s defense and baseline strategies. Kasatkina is 2-4 on clay this season, as this matchup could come down to whoever takes advantage of the big points better. I’m going for the upset here.
Prediction: Siniakova in 3
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Naomi Osaka vs Paula Badosa
Jordan:
Badosa’s overall clay-court pedigree is greater than Osaka’s. However the Japanese star will take confidence from her improved results on clay this year, almost beating Iga Swiatek at last year’s French Open, and Badosa recently returning from injury. I still favor Badosa’s better movement and counterpunching on clay, but this could go either way.
Prediction: Badosa in 3
Nurein:
Badosa should be winning this match, but if we are being honest, she’s not been at the races since the Australian Open. That back injury is clearly holding her back. Osaka has an opportunity to record a statement win.
Prediction: Osaka in 3
Andreas:
This is a big matchup for both players and certainly deserves a slot on the main Court Philippe-Chatrier (where it will be played). Osaka was strong in her last two tournaments, and especially battled through long matches during a fourth-round run at the Italian Open. Badosa is a deserved Top 10 player at her best, but she’s faced injury problems as of late. If the Spaniard is at 100%, she’ll be the favorite, but I sense Osaka’s momentum and power causing an upset. It’s worth remembering that Osaka nearly stunned Iga Swiatek at the French Open last year.
Prediction: Osaka in 3
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