Predicted Winners in BOLD
Stephane Robert (FRA) vs. Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) [11] – Dimitrov was playing great tennis in the first phases of 2017. A solid showing in Paris before the grass court season could help cement 2017 as turning point in his career.
Lucas Pouille (FRA) [16] vs. Julien Benneteau (FRA) – This is not an ideal draw for Pouille, but he has played better since the clay season began and is the far younger player.
Dominic Thiem (AUT) [6] vs. Bernard Tomic (AUS) – Not an ideal first match for Thiem as Tomic has talent, but on clay Thiem is the heavy favorite.
Tommy Robredo (ESP) vs. Daniel Evans (GBR) – If Robredo is healthy, he may get a veteran nod and pull an upset.
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 
Huge fan of Pablo Carreno Busta! He’s a lot of fun to watch and super talented…I wish he would get more media love.
He can play for sure!