Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton LIVE: French Open latest score and updates after Iga Swiatek in action
Carlos Alcaraz faces a tricky test as he continues the defence of his French Open crown with a fourth-round meeting with Ben Shelton.
The defending champion overcame a Friday night fright against Damir Dzumhur, recovering after losing concentration when seemingly set for a straight-sets victory to seal it out in four. This encounter may make Alcaraz rather more wary, with Shelton a talent on the rise after reaching the last four at the Australian Open in January and finding his feet on clay over the last few weeks.
The pair will battle for a quarter-final place on Philippe-Chatrier after Iga Swiatek returns to action against Elena Rybakina. The 12th seed has big match pedigree but Swiatek was perhaps glad to see her progress rather than nemesis Jelena Ostapenko as the Polish player seeks a fourth successive title at Roland Garros.
Jack Draper reveals key to dominant Joao Fonseca win and French Open run
The contenders are assembling in the men's draw - and Jack Draper might well be one of them. The British No 1 was uber impressive in victory against young gun Joao Fonseca yesterday.
Jack Draper reveals key to dominant Joao Fonseca win and French Open run
Draper uses the conditions to his advantage as he thrashes Joao Fonseca 6-4 6-2 6-4 to reach the fourth round
Harry Latham-Coyle1 June 2025 11:24
French Open order of play - Sunday 1 June
Alexei Popyrin [25] vs. Tommy Paul [12]
Liudmila Samsonova [19] vs. Qinwen Zheng [8]
Aryna Sabalenka [1] vs. Amanda Anisimova [16]
Frances Tiafoe [15] vs. Daniel Altmaier
Harry Latham-Coyle1 June 2025 11:19
French Open order of play - Sunday 1 June
Court Philippe-Chatrier
Jasmine Paolini [4] vs. Elina Svitolina [13]
Elena Rybakina [12] vs. Iga Swiatek [5]
Ben Shelton [13] vs. Carlos Alcaraz [2]
Not before 20:15 – Night session
Lorenzo Musetti [8] vs. Holger Rune [10]
Harry Latham-Coyle1 June 2025 11:18
French Open LIVE
The fourth round is underway at Roland Garros with players looking to book their spots in the last eight with the second week looming. After a night of celebration after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League triumph, the city might be slightly sleepier today but the action should be intense on the French capital clay, with a particularly intriguing encounter between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton to come this afternoon.
Harry Latham-Coyle1 June 2025 11:16
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