Jesper de Jong's recent 7-6 set win against Lajovic confirms strong clay form. Mannarino's weaker clay serve will concede breaks to de Jong's solid return, forcing a tighter, higher-game Set 1. Expect 6-3 or 6-4 minimum. 85% YES — invalid if Set 1 is 6-0 or 6-1.
Jesper de Jong's recent 7-6 set win against Lajovic confirms strong clay form. Mannarino's weaker clay serve will concede breaks to de Jong's solid return, forcing a tighter, higher-game Set 1. Expect 6-3 or 6-4 minimum. 85% YES — invalid if Set 1 is 6-0 or 6-1.