2024 French Open men’s semifinal odds, predictions: Alexander Zverev vs. Casper Ruud picks by tennis expert

Fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany will face seventh-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway in the semifinals of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET. Both players are seeking their first Grand Slam title. Ruud will be looking to advance to her third consecutive French Open championship match after losing in the final the past two years. Zverev is in the semi-finals in Paris for the fourth year in a row and is looking to advance to the final for the first time. Ruud advanced to Friday’s semi-final after Novak Djokovic withdrew due to a knee injury.

The SportsLine consensus lists Zverev as the -130 favorite (risk $130 to win $100) on the money line, while Ruud is a +100 underdog in the latest Zverev vs. Zverev odds. Zverev has 23 career singles titles and has been runner-up 11 times. Ruud, in turn, has 12 career singles championships and 11 runner-up finishes. Before betting on the 2024 French Open, you need to see what SportsLine’s proven tennis handicapper José Onorato has to say.

Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the US, he trained with famous coach Nick Bollettieri at the IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the best doubles players in the world.

Onorato, who has a double degree in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before making any tennis bets. It studies current form, players’ tendencies on a given surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. This systematic approach has helped Onorato reach 160-104-8 – an increase of 97.32 units – since 2022.

Now, Onorato has released his picks for the 2024 French Open. You can go to SportsLine now to see them.

Top Predictions for the 2024 French Open Men’s Semifinals

Onorato saw how much Zverev had to fight to get to this point. He defeated Spain’s Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the opening round, before defeating David Goffin of Belgium 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-2. In the third round he was tested to the limit, escaping with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) victory over Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands. He then outlasted Denmark’s Holger Rune 4-6, 6-1, 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-2, in the fourth round, setting up his victory over De Minaur in the quarter-finals.

Zverev, 27, who turned pro in 2013, reached his current ranking last month. The previous ranking he achieved was No. 2 in June 2022. He is looking to reach the Grand Slam final for the first time since 2020, when he lost to Dominic Thiem 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 , 7-6 (6) in US Open championship. He has a career mark of 494-233, including 180-76 on clay.

Ruud, 25, who has been playing professionally since 2015, is on a mission. In the opening round, he defeated Felipe Meligeni Alves of Brazil 6-3, 6-4, 6-3, before escaping with 7-6(5), 1-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6- 3 second round victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain. He then defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina 6-4, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the third round. American Taylor Fritz was next, and Ruud won 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the fourth round.

Ruud played well in Paris, posting a 24-6 record at the French Open. He’s also solid on clay, going 21-4 on the surface this year and 233-99 in his career. Ruud has compiled a 39-9 overall record in 2024 and is 392-202 all-time. He won 12 career titles and 11 runner-up finishes in almost 10 years. See who to choose here.

How to make picks in the 2024 French Open men’s singles semifinals

Onorato has made his best bets, and they include confident picks on the outright winner, as well as advice on how long the semi-final match will last. You need to see his picks and analysis before placing any bets on French Open 2024.

So who wins over Zverev vs. Ruud and which pick could lead to a big return? Visit SportsLine now to check out José Onorato’s 2024 French Open semifinals bets, all from the tennis expert who is 160-104-8, an increase of 97.32 units since 2022and find out.