Match Details
Fixture: Sloane Stephens vs Sara Bejlek
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Date: May 24, 2026
Tournament: French Open 2026
Round: First Round (round of 128)
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Outdoor clay
Venue: Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France
Prize Money: €61,723,000
Live Telecast: USA – TNT, TruTV, HBO Max | UK – TNT Sports, Discovery+ | Canada – TSN+, RDS+
Sloane Stephens vs Sara Bejlek preview
Sloane Stephens is all set to face off against fellow unseeded player, Sara Bejlek, in the first round of the 2026 French Open on Sunday, May 24.
Sloane Stephens has endured a difficult 2026 season so far, with very few standout results to show for her efforts. Her best performance came at the Linz Open, where she reached the Round of 16 before losing to Mirra Andreeva. The American was forced to go through qualifying at the French Open and successfully booked her place in the main draw with wins over Carol Lee, Lisa Pigato, and Leyre Romero Gormaz.
Meanwhile, Bejlek enjoyed a brilliant start to the season by winning the Abu Dhabi Open title, defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final. However, she has struggled to maintain that level consistently in the months since. Bejlek entered Paris after suffering an opening-round loss to Emma Navarro at the Strasbourg Open.
Sloane Stephens vs Sara Bejlek head-to-head
Their head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Sloane Stephens vs Sara Bejlek odds
(Odds will be updated when available)
Sloane Stephens vs Sara Bejlek prediction
Stephens relies on movement, timing, and composure from the baseline. She’s comfortable absorbing pace, extending rallies, and waiting for the right moment to change direction or step forward.
Bejlek brings a more aggressive mindset, looking to strike early and dictate with depth and pace off the ground. She prefers taking initiative rather than reacting through long exchanges.
If Stephens settles into rhythm and turns the match physical, her court coverage and defensive instincts can frustrate Bejlek over time. But if Bejlek maintains her aggression and keeps points direct, she can stop Stephens from fully controlling rallies.
The Czech’s ability to manage difficult moments and absorb pressure gives her a slight edge, especially if the match becomes tactical.
Pick: Bejlek to win in straight sets.
Sloane Stephens vs Sara Bejlek betting tips
Tip 1: Bejlek will win at least one set with a score of 7-5 or better.
Tip 2: The match will have at least 20 games.
Edited by Pritha Ghosh