Rain continues to play havoc at French Open
Rain continued to play havoc at the French Open in Paris on Saturday, resulting in scheduling chaos on the outside courts, but those destined to play under the roofs of Court Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne-Lenglen made the most of the dry conditions.
Elena Rybakina sails through
World No 4 Elena Rybakina serenely opened play on Chatrier, enjoying a routine 6-4 6-2 win over Belgium’s Elise Mertens in just 67 minutes to clear the court.
The Russian-born Kazakh, a former Wimbledon champion, is looking to improve on her best performance as a quarter-finalist in 2021. Rybakina will face Elina Svitolina in the next round.
Aryna Sabalenka overcomes friendship for victory
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka set aside her friendship with Spaniard Paula Badosa to secure a hard-fought 7-5 6-1 win, advancing to the Last 16 at Roland Garros. Sabalenka will face Emma Navarro in the next round.
Emma Navarro surprises Madison Keys
No 22 seed Emma Navarro surprised Madison Keys in a tight match, winning 7-6(5) 7-6(3) to earn a spot in the next round against Aryna Sabalenka.
Varvara Gracheva continues French success
Varvara Gracheva kept the French flag flying with a 7-5 6-3 win over Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. She will face Mirra Andreeva in the next round.
