Prediction: Maria Lourdes Carle VS Katarzyna Kawa 2025-05-22
The French Open qualifying rounds - where dreams are made and broken, and I get to make some cash by predicting the winners.
In this matchup, we have María Lourdes Carlé (125th in the WTA) taking on Katarzyna Kawa. These two ladies have already clashed in the second round of qualifying, with Carlé emerging victorious in a thrilling 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 comeback win.
Given their recent history, I'm inclined to think that Carlé has the upper hand. She's on a roll, having just qualified for the French Open main draw for the fifth consecutive time, and her confidence must be soaring.
As for Kawa, she's had a tough time against Carlé in their previous encounter, and I don't see much changing this time around. The Polish player will need to bring her A-game if she wants to take down the Argentine.
Best Bet: María Lourdes Carlé to win (-150)
Why? Well, Carlé's recent form and her previous win over Kawa make her the clear favorite in this matchup. She's got the momentum, and I expect her to ride that wave to victory. Plus, her ability to come back from a set down in their previous encounter shows that she's got the mental toughness to handle the pressure.
So, if you're looking to make some money on the French Open qualifying rounds, put your bets on Carlé to take down Kawa once again.