The tenth day at Roland Garros saw an energetic start under sunny skies, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius (68°F). Here are the highlights of the day’s events at the French Open, presented in GMT timings:
09:10 – Play Begins: The day commenced with matches underway at Roland Garros, promising an exciting lineup of tennis action.
First Quarter-Final: Former French Open runner-up and reigning U.S. Open Champion Coco Gauff faced off against Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in a highly anticipated match on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Later Matches: Holder Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, was scheduled to take on Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in a later match, adding to the day’s excitement.
In addition to the matches, the French Open order of play for the day included several compelling matchups and notable outcomes:
Djokovic’s Victory: Despite an injury scare, Novak Djokovic secured a hard-fought victory against Cerundolo in yet another thrilling French Open encounter.
Rising Star: Russian teenager Andreeva emerged victorious, sending local hope Gracheva packing from the tournament.
De Minaur’s Triumph: Australian player De Minaur stunned Medvedev, securing a spot in the French Open quarter-finals with an impressive performance.
Withdrawals: The ‘Tsitsidosa’ duo withdrew from the French Open mixed doubles competition, altering the tournament dynamics.
Sabalenka’s Dominance: Second seed Sabalenka showcased her power game, securing a quarter-final spot with a commanding win over Navarro.
Rybakina’s Advance: Rybakina marched past Svitolina, booking her spot in the French Open quarter-finals with a strong display of tennis prowess.
Contrasting Paths: Sinner and Swiatek took differing routes to the quarter-finals, each overcoming their respective challenges to advance in the tournament.
Jabeur’s Triumph: Jabeur ended Tauson’s run, securing a spot in the French Open quarter-finals with her exceptional performance.
The day’s matches featured a mix of intense battles, surprising upsets, and dominant performances, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Notable victories included Alcaraz’s smooth advancement past Auger-Aliassime and Swiatek’s swift victory over Potapova in just 40 minutes.
Despite the exhilarating matches, criticism arose regarding the scheduling of late matches, with players like Swiatek and Gauff expressing their disapproval after Djokovic’s marathon encounter.
As the tournament progresses, players continue to showcase their freedom and flair on the court, with Jabeur’s dynamic playing style standing out as a highlight of the French Open hunt.
