The French Open qualifiers commenced on May 18, and anticipations for day 2 have already begun. Athletes are all set to secure their spot at the Grand Slam, and deliver nail-biting yet thrilling performances, including, Jaime Faria going against Grigor Dimitrov, while Lucie Havlickova will lock horns with Linda Fruhvirtova.
This is the second Grand Slam of the 2026 season, and both tennis players and fans are looking up to exceptional showdowns. Here are our top 3 value bets, odds, and match predictions for day 2 of the French Open qualifiers, which is slated for May 19 at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.
French Open qualifiers value bets, odds, and predictions
- Jaime Faria and Grigor Dimitrov: (Jaime Faria (-150))
Dimitrov is gearing up to make his first appearance in a Grand Slam qualifying draw since the 2011 Australian Open. He is entering Paris on a brutal six-match losing streak and will be facing Portugal’s Jaime Faria, who is currently ranked No. 117 and is the No. 10 seed in qualifying.
While Dimitri has a career 21-15 main draw record at Roland Garros, his current form has made his opponent the clear favorite for this matchup. He entered the 2026 season in January, opening his season at the Brisbane International, where he couldn’t advance further than the round of 16. He has faced early losses in all the tournaments he has competed in this season, including the Australian Open, Miami Open, Monte-Carlo Masters, Madrid Open, Bordeaux Challenger, and more.
Faria, on the other hand, is entering the French Open after a stellar semi-final run at the Oerias Open 4. He also advanced to the finals of the Challenger Mauthausen, where he squared off against Roman Safiullin; however, he fell short of winning the title. He also reached the semifinals of the Challenger São Paulo, proving his consistent form.
Comparing the recent forms and plays of both the athletes, Faria is currently the favorite choice for this matchup.
Match Prediction: Faria def. Dimitrov in three sets.
2. Linda Fruhvirtova vs. Lucie Havlickova : (Lucie Havlickova (-110))
Linda Fruhvirtova and Lucie Havlickova are all set to meet each other for the first time on the tennis court at the French Open qualifiers. They are slated to lock horns with each other on Tuesday, May 19, at 2:00 pm.
Fruhvirtova, who is ranked no. 150 will start her French Open run after competing in Istanbul, where she lost to Laura Pigossi in the second round. Her finest tournament this year was at the Ostrava Open, where she progressed to the quarterfinal round. She also participated in the Madrid Open and Linz Open; however, she fell short of advancing further than the qualifiers. In her overall career, she has a record of 150-131 and has a negative 22-34 record on clay.
Havlickova, on the other hand, is currently ranked No. 210 and will compete at the French Open for the first time. Before opening her outing in Paris, the Czech player competed at the Oerias Ceto Open, where she fell against Fiona Ferro in the round of 16. She also competed in the doubles match of the Ostrava Open alongside Dominika Saliva, where they reached the final round.
In her overall career, she holds a 129-76 record and has a positive 56-34 record on clay. Comparing the current forms of both the players, Havlickova is the favorite of this all-Czech battle.
Match Prediction – Lucie Havlickova def. Fruhvirtia in two tight sets.
3. Kristina Mladenovic vs Wang Xiyu: (Wang Xiyu (-1600))
Kristina Mladenovic and Wang Xiyu will face each other for the first time in their careers in the qualifiers round at the French Open on May 19 at 11:00. Mladenovic last appearance in Paris was in 2024, where she reached the first round but lost to Petra Martic and Wang, on the other hand, was last seen at the French Open on 2025, where she progressed to the Q3 round, but fell short to Solana Sierra.
The French player’s last win came in 2022, at the W60 Monastir, and Wang’s latest win came on April 26, 2026, at the W50 Baotou, where she defeated Anastasia Zolotareva. Comparing the last 10 matches of both players, Mladenovic won 2 and the Chinese player won 8 matches. Comparing the recent wins and records, Wang Xiyu is entering as the heavy favorite for the 2026 French Open qualifiers.
Match prediction – Wang Xuyi def. Kristina Mladenovic.
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