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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Michelsen vs Jodar predictions for French Open 2026.
Alex Michelsen and Rafael Jodar are scheduled to meet in the third round of the French Open 2026 on Friday.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven tennis model projects Rafael Jodar as the most likely winner of the Michelsen vs. Jodar match.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Michelsen vs. Jodar prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 16?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's Michelsen-Jodar men's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Jodar an 84% chance of defeating Michelsen in the French Open 2026.
Additionally, Jodar has a 76% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Michelsen (+7.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 34.5 games has a 56% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Alex Michelsen vs. Rafael Jodar odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Michelsen | Jodar |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +460 | -450 |
| First Set | +240 | -303 |
| Game Spread | +7.5 (-160) | -7.5 (+100) |
| Total Games | o34.5 (-112) | u34.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Michelsen vs. Jodar picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Jodar | -450 |
| First Set | Jodar | -118 |
According to our best tennis bets, the top play to make on this match is Rafael Jodar to win the first set.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Michelsen vs. Jodar updates and essential details
The French Open 2026 match between Alex Michelsen and Rafael Jodar is scheduled to begin on Friday at 7:00 AM ET.
- Who: Alex Michelsen vs. Rafael Jodar
- Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Approx. Time: 7:00 AM ET/4:00AM PT
- Tournament: French Open Men's Singles 2026
- Round: Third round
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Rafael Jodar, with an 84% win probability, will likely beat Alex Michelsen at the French Open 2026.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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