Max Purcell vs Jordan Thompson Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for 2023 French Open Round 1 (Which Aussie Will Win?)

The 2023 French Open's first round continues on Tuesday, featuring an exciting matchup between Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson.

Purcell vs Thompson French Open Schedule & Info

2023 French Open Men's Round 1 Match
Max Purcell vs. Jordan Thompson
Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Start Time: 5 a.m. ET
Venue: Stade Roland Garros — Paris, France

Purcell heads into this matchup looking to make a statement as he makes his French Open debut. While this is Thompson's eighth consecutive Roland Garros appearance, he hasn't made it past the opening round since 2019.

Purcell vs Thompson Odds & Set Betting

All 2023 French Open betting odds and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Moneyline: Purcell: (+112) | Thompson: (-134)
To Win 1st Set: Purcell: (+106) | Thompson: (-126)
Set Betting: Purcell: 3-0 (+500) | 3-1 (+440) | 3-2 (+440)
Set Betting: Thompson: 3-0 (+360) | 3-1 (+370) | 3-2 (+420)

Purcell vs Thompson Head-to-Head Stats & Betting Trends

- Jordan Thompson is 2-1 in three career head-to-head matchups with Max Purcell.
- Thompson most recently defeated Purcell, in two sets, at the 2023 Gwangju Challenger.
- Purcell didn't qualify for the 2022 French Open.
- Thompson was eliminated in the first round of the 2022 French Open.
- This year marks Purcell's French Open debut.
- Thompson hasn't made it beyond the third round (2019) at the French Open.

Purcell vs Thompson Prediction & Pick

This matchup marks the fifth all-time collision between Purcell and Thompson. It's been the latter who's gotten the upper hand in this series, winning three of the previous four clashes. Thompson has also previously defeated Purcell on a clay surface, winning in two sets at the 2019 Anning Challenger.

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It's also hard trusting Purcell when he's never qualified for the French Open before. He's entered four major tournaments in the past, though, failing to advance past Round 1 each time. While Thompson doesn't have a ton of major success, either, he's at least made it to the second round in two of his last three entries.

With a slightly better winning percentage on clay (58.9%) than Purcell (55.3%), I see Thompson overcoming his first-round demons with a win here.

Winner: Jordan Thompson

Purcell vs Thompson Best Bet

Even though the odds are somewhat close, I don't see Thompson having too much trouble here. After all, his three previous wins over Purcell all came in just two sets. Taking into account that Purcell is also just 9-17 over the last five years on clay, there's little reason to believe that this will be a long matchup.

Bet: Thompson to Win in Three Sets (+360)

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