How the Roland Garros Draw Works + Our Must-Watch First-Round Matches

It’s Grand Slam time! 🎾

Anastasia is joined by guest co-host Mitch Michals (Inside-In Podcast) for a full Roland Garros 2025 draw breakdown. They kick things off by explaining what a tennis draw is, how seeding works, and why wildcards cause drama every year—before diving into the first-round matchups that caught their eye. Osaka vs. Badosa, Sinner vs. Rinderknech, Baptiste vs. Haddad Maia, and more. Plus, they predict some spicy possible 4th round showdowns (Sinner vs. Fils, Musetti vs. Rune), share why the French crowd is a vibe, and ask: will we finally get that Sincaraz final?

👉 Listen to the end to hear our Roland Garros content schedule and let us know your favorite first-round matchup.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Grand Slam Season

02:13 Understanding the Draw

11:22 The French Open Draw Process

15:36 First Round Matches to Watch

32:43 Breaking down some projected Matches

52:30 Outro

Links Mention:

• Taylor Fritz telling Rinderknech to enjoy his flight home - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/gp-easter-egg
• Match Stories - Lost Boys - https://youtu.be/9maE1Nb8e3o?si=4B0SGnvAIsHtFWNi

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