The ATP French Open third round on May 29 features several high-level clashes as the draw begins to tighten in Paris. Andrey Rublev faces a dangerous test against the improving Nuno Borges. At the same time, Alex de Minaur looks to maintain his perfect head-to-head record against Jakub Mensik after the Czech’s exhausting five-set battle in round two. Alexander Zverev also returns to action against home favourite Quentin Halys, who has impressed with his serving throughout the tournament.
ATP French Open 1/16-Finals
Borges – Rublev: 29.05.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 0-4
Nuno Borges has won three of his last five matches. This week at the French Open, Borges defeated Etcheverry and Kecmanovic in the opening rounds. Last season in Paris, the Portuguese lost to Popyrin in the third round in straight sets.
Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. He was the quarterfinalist here twice. Last season, the Russian lost to Sinner in the fourth round. This week, Rublev defeated Buse and Ugo Carabelli, both in four sets, in the opening rounds.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Borges is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He played his best tennis against solid clay-court players. Around a month ago, Borges pushed Rublev in Monte Carlo, eventually losing in three sets. We expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Borges covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Nuno Borges +5.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
De Minaur – Mensik: 29.05.2026 14:30 CEST
H2H: 5-0
Alex de Minaur has won three of his last five matches. This week at the French Open, de Minaur defeated Samuel in the opening round. Blockx withdrew from the second round match against him. Last season in Paris, the Australian lost to Bublik in the second round.
Jakub Mensik has won three of his last five matches. This week at the French Open, the Czech demolished Droguet in the opening match in straight sets. In the second round, Mensik outlasted Navone in five tight sets after playing for almost five hours.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, de Minaur is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Mensik had cramps late in the fifth set against Navone. The Australian leads 5-0 in head-to-head meetings and is a better clay-court player.
That being said, de Minaur covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alex de Minaur -4.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
Halys – Zverev: 29.05.2026 20:15 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Quentin Halys has won four of his last five matches. This week in Paris, the Frenchman defeated Bellucci and Humbert in the opening rounds in straight sets.
Alexander Zverev has won three of his last five matches. This week in Paris, Zverev defeated Bonzi and Machac in straight sets in the opening rounds. He was the finalist here in 2024. Last season, the German lost to Djokovic in the quarterfinals in four sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Zverev is the clear favourite in this matchup, but we partially disagree. Halys served well this week and had a crowd on his side. He lost against Zverev in two tiebreaks earlier this season. We expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Halys covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Quentin Halys +7.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
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