Match Details Fixture: Emma Raducanu vs Solana Sierra 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+ Emma Raducanu vs Solana Sierra preview Emma Raducanu is set to face off against fellow unseeded Solana Sierra in the first round of the 2026 French Open on Sunday, May 24. Raducanu began the 2026 season on a promising note by reaching the quarterfinals of the Hobart International, but she struggled to maintain that momentum in the months that followed. Her best result afterwards came at the Winners Open, where she finished runner-up after losing to Sorana Cirstea in the final. The Brit also dealt with a post-viral illness during the clay season and returned to action in Strasbourg, where she suffered a first-round exit before heading to Paris. Meanwhile, Sierra is still searching for her breakthrough moment on the WTA Tour. Her best run this season came at the Philippine Women's Open, where she reached the semifinals before losing to Camila Osorio. Sierra also made the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 event in Parma ahead of her campaign at Roland Garros. Emma Raducanu vs Solana Sierra head-to-head Their head-to-head record stands at 0-0. Emma Raducanu vs Solana Sierra odds (Odds will be updated when available) Emma Raducanu vs Solana Sierra prediction Raducanu plays with clean timing and controlled aggression, taking the ball early and looking to dictate from the baseline without forcing unnecessarily. When she’s confident, she can redirect pace effortlessly and keep rallies on her terms. Sierra brings a more physical, grinding style, relying on consistency and movement to stay in rallies and gradually wear opponents down. She’s comfortable extending exchanges and making matches demanding from the baseline. If Raducanu is stepping in and striking cleanly, she can prevent Sierra from settling into long rallies. But if Sierra succeeds in dragging the match into extended exchanges, she can test Raducanu’s patience and consistency. The Brit's ability to take time away and control tempo gives her the edge if she maintains her level. Pick: Raducanu to win in straight sets. Emma Raducanu vs Solana Sierra betting tips Tip 1: Raducanu will win at least one set with a score of 7-5 or better. Tip 2: The match will have at least 20 games.