Filip Misolic before a decisive duel for the French Open main draw!

Filip Misolic before a decisive duel for the French Open main draw!

The last qualifying games for the French Open are scheduled for May 23, 2025. The focus is particularly on the duel between Filip Misolic and Alexander Shevchenko, which starts at 11:00 a.m. Misolic, 23 years old and from Graz, did impressively in the qualification and has played without losing a set so far. He was able to defeat both the Canadian Liam Draxl and the Austrian Lukas Neumayer, both in clear matches.

Shevchenko, seeded number two, had a much more difficult path to the final qualifying round. In his games against Shintaro Mochizuki from Japan and Mathys Erhard from France he had to go the full distance of three sets in both cases. In a direct comparison between the two players there is a draw, with Misolic winning the last meeting on April 1, 2025 in Bucharest on clay 6:3, 6:4.

History and successes

Filip Misolic has a special connection to Roland Garros, as he made his first and only entry into the main draw there. Last year he managed to reach the second round, which underlines his ambitions for the current edition of the French Open. Both players have had a mixed record so far this season. Misolic is 30-12, while Shevchenko has a record of 14-18, including 3-7 on hard court and 10-10 on clay.

Statistics show that in the current qualification, Misolic won 59% of the points played without dropping a single set. He beat his opponent Ugo Blanchet 6-2, 6-2, hitting 15 winners in the process. In contrast, Shevchenko has an overall record of 257-182 this season, with 171-104 on clay, highlighting his experience and strength on that surface.

Today's clash is seen as important for both players to secure their place in the main draw of the prestigious tournament. Fans and experts expect an exciting match that will reveal a lot about the form of both players. Spectator support could also have a crucial impact on the outcome of the game.

One of the most important tennis tournaments in the world, the French Open has a rich history dating back to 1891 and is held in a unique setting on the red sand of Roland Garros. The victories of previous years, such as those of Rafael Nadal and other tennis legends, show the challenges that await players in the competition for the title. The current season promises once again exciting duels and dramatic twists that will captivate fans.

The history of Roland Garros, its prestige and the drama of the game will once again take center stage as Filip Misolic and Alexander Shevchenko fight for a place in the main draw.