Analysis for Stepanek-Gaudio (ATP French Open)

Head-to-head record 1:1

Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic will play former Argentine star Gaston Gaudio. As we said many times, Stepanek is an experienced player whose career was disrupted several times due to long lasting injuries but he always managed to get back. He is not as talented as the other top players but was always known for the hard work and drill he experienced on his way to the top 10. He can be rated as an offensive baseliner and sometimes uses the serve-and-volley style of play. Even if it is said he is a versatile player, his style play is most suited to fast surfaces. He is a player with enormous fighting spirit but he has been inconsistent lately. Today he will face former clay hero and Roland Garros champion, Gaston Gaudio of Argentine. Gaudio is one of the most unpredictable players in the modern game, as he is capable of spectacular shotmaking especially with his outstanding single-handed backhand and clever dropshots. Within a short timeframe, however, he can self-destruct leaving himself and tennis fans in general frustrated with his inability to retain a consistent level of play. This is something that Gaudio himself acknowledges. Of course, he is still far from his best form but he received several wild cards this year and his performances are getting better. We think we will hear a lot about Gaudio yet and hopefully his true comeback begins here on his most favourite venue. Anything above 3.5 on Argentine champion is definitely worth trying.