Two of the top-five ranked players in the world clash when third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz of Spain battles fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev of Germany at the 2024 French Open men's singles championship at Roland-Garros in Paris, France. Sunday's match is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. ET. Both players had to battle to escape with semifinal wins on Friday. Zverev defeated seventh-ranked Casper Ruud of Norway 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2, while Alcaraz outlasted second-ranked Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. Zverev and Alcaraz are familiar foes, with Zverev holding a 7-4 edge in their all-time series. Alcaraz topped Zverev in their last meeting at the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Calif., in March, earning a 6-3, 6-1 victory.
Alcaraz is the -300 favorite (risk $300 to win $100) on the money line, while Zverev is a +220 underdog. The game total over/under is 38.5 and Alcaraz is -4.5 games against the spread. Before making any 2024 French Open picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine handicapper Jose Onorato has to say.
Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the U.S., he trained with famed coach Nick Bollettieri at IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the world's top-ranked doubles players.
Onorato, who holds dual degrees in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before placing any tennis bets. He studies current form, players' tendencies on a particular surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. That systematic approach helped Onorato go 160-104-8 +97.32U - since 2022.
Now, Onorato has released his picks and analysis for the 2024 French Open men's final. You can head to SportsLine now to see them.
2024 French Open men's final preview
Zverev has shown incredible resilience at the French Open 2024. Since beating Spain's Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the opening round, he has been on a roll. In Round 2, he defeated David Goffin of Belgium 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-2, before receiving a stiff test in the third round, where he rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) win over Tallon Griekspoor of The Netherlands. He followed that up with a 4-6, 6-1, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over Holger Rune of Denmark in the fourth round, before posting a 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory over Alex De Minaur of Australia in the quarterfinals.
A professional since 2013, Zverev, 27, has gone 495-233 (68%) in his career. With Friday's win over Ruud, he moved to 34-9 on the year, and 16-3 on clay. In nine appearances at Roland-Garros, he has compiled a 34-8 (81%) mark at the tournament. This is the farthest he has advanced at the French Open. He reached the semifinals in each of the past three years.
Alcaraz keeps getting better since turning pro in 2018. The 21-year-old earned his first Grand Slam championship at the U.S. Open in 2022 when he defeated Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3. He earned a second Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2023, defeating four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. At last year's French Open, he reached the semifinals.
Alcaraz has found the clay at Paris to his liking as he is 17-3 (85%) all-time at the French Open. He has dominated on clay, going 11-3 on the surface this year and 135-34 in his career. In 29 matches this year, he has compiled a 24-5 record, and is 257-68 all-time. Over the past seven years, Alcaraz has claimed 14 career titles and been second four times. See who to pick here.
How to make 2024 French Open men's singles final picks
Onorato has studied this matchup from every angle and locked in a pair of best bets you need to see, including one that returns higher than +200. You can only see his picks and French Open analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Zverev vs. Alcaraz, and what pick could lead to a big return? Visit SportsLine now to see Jose Onorato's bets for the 2024 French Open semifinals, all from the tennis expert who was 160-104-8, up 97.32 units since 2022, and find out.
