French Open: Djokovic sails into pre-quarters, faces teenager Musetti
June 05, 2021 22:39 ISTDjokovic will next meet 19-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti, who survived a five-setter against compatriot and 2018 semi-finalist Marco Cecchinato.
Djokovic will next meet 19-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti, who survived a five-setter against compatriot and 2018 semi-finalist Marco Cecchinato.
Stephens defeated no.18 Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5 in one hour, 55 minutes to move into the pre-quarterfinals on Saturday.
Tsitsipas, a semi-finalist last year, won the match against Isner in two hours and 38 minutes.
If Medvedev makes it to the final at Roland Garros and current world No.1 Serb Novak Djokovic does not, the Russian will be the new world No.1.
In an 85-minute encounter, Serena was tested thoroughly in the second set, when, leading 6-4 and 1-0, Danielle surged into form.
24-year-old Zverev saved three set points at 4-5 in the second set and then won nine of the next 11 games to get past Djere. Zverev struck 31 winners and converted seven of 10 break points for victory.
The women’s side at Roland Garros is now without its top three seeds after Sabalenka lost 6-4, 2-6, 6-0.
The prosecutor's office told The Associated Press that a “women's international player” was in custody but it did not identify her.
Welcome to the (mostly) silent nights of Roland Garros, which this year has joined Flushing Meadows and Melbourne Park in scheduling night sessions.
Nadal allowed his French opponent, who he beat for the 17th time in a row, to win only nine points in the opening set while winning seven games in a row.
Swiatek dispatched Rebecca Peterson of Sweden, 6-1, 6-1 in one hour and one minute to progress while Kenin beat American compatriot Hailey Baptiste 7-5, 6-3.
Osaka, who also acknowledged suffering “long bouts of depression,” received criticism by some who say the media events are just “ part of the job. "
Serena Williams faces a dangerous opponent in her third-round match: fellow American Danielle Collins, who reached the quarterfinals in the tournament last September before losing to Sofia Kenin
Nadal won 6-0, 7-5, 6-2 against Gasquet to improve to 17-0 for his career against the Frenchman since they first met in 2004.
When the 39-year-old Federer drew a time violation Thursday at the French Open for not playing fast enough, he protested to the chair umpire and to his opponent, Marin Cilic.
Speaking ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton was critical of the French Open organizers.
The 2019 champion trailed 6-1, 2-2 when she returned to her chair and signalled she was not able to continue against Polish rival Magda Linette on Court Philippe Chatrier.
The 34-year-old winner of six Grand Slams in doubles took to Twitter to thank everyone for their help.
French Open organizers say two members of a men's doubles team have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been dropped from the tournament.
Roger Federer will face Marin Cilic in 2nd Round, followed by tournament favaourite Nadal against Richard Gasquet; World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will take on Pablo Cuevas.
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