Laura Siegemund vs Francesca Jones 9 June 2026 Prediction

At Roland Garros, Jones achieved an important career milestone by reaching the second round of a Grand Slam for the first time. However, the next few months may be difficult for the Brit, considering her record on grass. Does the world No. 102 have a realistic chance to beat last year’s Wimbledon quarterfinalist?

Surface speed: 8/10

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head is currently tied at 1-1. In 2024, Siegemund beat Jones in the round of 16 in Bogotá (6:7, 6:4, 6:2), but the Brit got revenge a year later in qualifying for the WTA 1000 event in Madrid (6:4, 6:3). It is worth noting that both matches were played on clay.

What to Know

• Siegemund won 4 of her last 5 matches on grass in straight sets.
• Jones lost 3 of her last 5 matches against players outside the top 20.
• 5 of the German player’s last 7 matches ended in two sets.

Laura Siegemund vs Francesca Jones Prediction: Siegemund Handicap (-3.5) at 1.69

• Main prediction: Jones looked very competitive in both clay-court head-to-head matches, making life difficult for Siegemund each time. However, the balance changes significantly on grass. Laura knows how to play on this surface, which she proved again in 2025 by reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Francesca, even as a home player at this tournament, does not look ready to cause serious problems for such an experienced opponent under current conditions. Jones has won only 5 of her 20 career matches on grass. We are backing Siegemund to cover the game handicap (-3.5) at 1.69.
• Total prediction: Despite her age, the German remains inside the top 50 of the world rankings. Laura does not play too often, which helps her stay physically fresh. That is especially important in opening rounds, where Siegemund usually arrives rested and well prepared. On grass, breaking the German’s serve is far from easy. Jones will not feel as comfortable on return here as she did in their two clay-court meetings. Francesca is also likely to make a number of errors. We will take under (21.5) games at 1.75.