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Joao Fonseca vs Luka Pavlovic Live Stream & Betting Tips - Fonseca to Win in Straight Sets at Roland Garros

john-eastwood
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Last updated: Sun 24 May 2026 00:41
Joao Fonseca faces Luka Pavlovic in the French Open 2026 first round, with Fonseca tipped to win in straight sets. Fonseca enters as the stronger player despite recent form and fitness questions, while Pavlovic is on a four-match losing streak, mostly against lower-ranked opponents. Fonseca’s past performances at Roland Garros and his higher tour ranking make him the favorite, with betting odds strongly supporting a 3-0 win for the Brazilian. Stream the match live and catch all the action as Fonseca aims for a swift victory.
John Eastwood 24 May 2026
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  • Pavlovic has never taken on a Top 50 player
  • The 26-year-old is on a 4 match losing streak
  • Fonseca should be too strong at the French Open
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Joao Fonseca
Joao Fonseca got to the French Open third round in 2025 (Getty)

Luka Pavlovic has never faced a Top 50 player and comes to the French Open in poor form. Joao Fonseca has been struggling and his fitness is questionable, but the Brazilian should still be too strong.


Joao Fonseca Luka Pavlovic
Nationality Brazil France
Age 19 (21 August 2006) 26 (30 March 2000)
Height 6'2" (1.88m) 6'5" (1.96m)
Plays Right-Handed Right-Handed
Ranking 30 240
Career High 24 (November 2025) 184 (July 2025)
ATP Tour Titles 2 0
French Open Best Result Third Round (2025) First Appearance

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This will be the first match between Luka Pavlovic and Joao Fonseca.

Joao Fonseca Form


Joao Fonseca started the clay court swing in Monte Carlo, a narrow defeat to Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals.

The 19-year-old met another Top 10 player in the Munich quarter-finals, losing in 3 sets to Ben Shelton. He lost his opening match in Madrid, running out of stream in a 7-6 4-6 6-1 defeat to Rafael Jodar.

The Brazilian was last seen in Rome where he didn’t last long, beaten 3-6 6-3 7-6 by Hamad Medjedovic in his first outing. Fonseca was scheduled to take part in Hamburg but withdrew due to a wrist issue.

Luka Pavlovic Form


Luka Pavlovic has been battling on the Challenger circuit this year, reaching the semi-finals in Morelia and Mexico City.

The 26-year-old has lost his last four matches, all against players outside the Top 190.

He was last seen in the Zagreb Challenger where he lost 6-4 6-1 against Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva in the first round.

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Verdict

Joao Fonseca will want to get this one over quickly so he can work on recovery. Luka Pavlovic comes to Roland Garros on a four match losing streak and is set for a quick exit in the first round.

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