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Match Details
Fixture: (3) Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska
Date: May 31, 2024
Tournament: French Open 2024
Round: Third Round (Round of 32)
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
Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska preview
Coco Gauff will lock horns with Dayana Yastremska in the third round of the 2024 French Open on Friday (May 31).
Gauff is among the top five players on the women's tour. She's made a fantastic start to the season so far by chalking up 27 wins from 35, including a successful title defense at the ASB Classic in Auckland. She also reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, BNP Paribas Open, and the Italian Open, where she lost to Iga Swiatek, 6-4, 6-3.
The American started her campaign in Paris by cruising past Julia Avdeeva in the first round, 6-1, 6-1. She then overpowered Tamara Zidansek in the second and defeated the Czech in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4. Gauff is one of the favorites to make a deep run in Paris.
Dayana Yastremska, meanwhile, stunned her critics with a remarkable semifinal appearance in the Australian Open this year. She also reached the third round in Madrid and Rome, where she lost to Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, respectively.
Yastremska started her campaign in Paris with a solid win against Ajla Tomljanovic, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. She then made cruised past Yafan Wang in the second round, 6-2, 6-0. The Ukranian will be determined to present a strong challenge to Gauff.
Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska head-to-head
Gauff leads the head-to-head against Yastremska 1-0. She defeated the Ukranian most recently at the 2024 Madrid Open.
Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska prediction
Coco Gauff and Dayana Yastremksa will face each other for the second time in 30 days on tour. The American hardly broke a sweat during their previous encounter and will be the favorite to win this bout.
Gauff has made a flawless start to her campaign in Paris this year. She has a dependable record on clay and means business at the French Open. The 20-year-old is known for her feisty groundstrokes and effortless movement on court.
Yastremska, on the contrary, showcased her potential with a brilliant run in the Australian Open. Despite the promising start, she's struggled to reach the second week of any tournament since then. The Ukranian is known for her anticipation skills and resilient all-around game on the court.
Both players will enter the matchup high on confidence. If Yastremska makes a good start and holds her nerve during crucial moments, she could cause problems for Gauff. However, the American is likely to overpower the Ukranian and continue her run in Paris.
Pick: Gauff to win in straight sets.
