Two High Seeds Tumble on Eventful Day at French Open
Two high seeds were upset on Monday at the French Open, as Varvara Gracheva and Elisabetta Cocciaretto claimed impressive victories. Gracheva, ranked No. 88, stunned the No. 6 seed Maria Sakkari in a hard-fought match that went to three sets. Meanwhile, Cocciaretto took down the 13th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia in another three-set battle. In other matches, Elina Svitolina overcame Karolina Pliskova, and Bianca Andreescu returned from injury to defeat Sara Sorribes Tormo.
Gracheva, a French citizen, delighted the crowd at Court Simonne-Mathieu with her victory over Sakkari in a match full of twists and turns. On the other hand, Cocciaretto secured a notable win over Haddad Maia after dropping the first set. Both players showed great resilience and determination to claim their spots in the next round.
Gracheva and Cocciaretto Set Up Exciting Second-Round Matches
Following their impressive first-round victories, Gracheva will face Bernarda Pera, while Cocciaretto will take on Cristina Bucsa in what promises to be an exciting round of matches at the French Open.
Svitolina Battles Past Pliskova in Thrilling Encounter
Elina Svitolina, the 15th seed from Ukraine, had to dig deep to defeat former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova in a hard-fought three-set match. Svitolina’s comeback win showcased her fighting spirit and determination to advance to the next round at Roland Garros.
Andreescu Makes Winning Return after Lengthy Injury Layoff
Bianca Andreescu, making her comeback after a 10-month injury break, showed great character in her victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo. The former World No. 4 from Canada displayed her fighting qualities and resilience to start her French Open campaign on a positive note.
Seeds Tumble as Noskova and Boulter Continue March
Harriet Dart fell to Linda Noskova in a closely contested match, while Katie Boulter set up a clash with Paula Badosa after advancing to the next round. With several seeds exiting the competition early, the French Open promises more surprises and exciting matchups as the tournament progresses.
