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Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Sinner sends Gasquet into retirement, Djokovic marches on
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. in action during her second round match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts during her second round match against Ann Li of the U.S. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her second round match against Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva shakes hands with Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. after winning her second round match REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS - French Open veteran Richard Gasquet's career ended in defeat by Jannik Sinner while seasoned campaigner Novak Djokovic continued his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by battling into the Roland Garros third round on Thursday. Third seed Alexander Zverev, teenager Mirra Andreeva and American title contenders Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys all won on a windy afternoon but former champion Barbora Krejcikova and ninth seed Alex De Minaur crashed out. Top seed Sinner brought the curtain down on Gasquet's long professional journey, hammering the 38-year-old 6-3 6-0 6-4 for his second win over the local favourite in as many editions of Roland Garros and then led the tributes. "We're different generations, but it's your moment. You played in such an incredible era of tennis and everyone will recognise you, even after retirement," said Sinner, before a touching video tribute featuring Gasquet's peers. While Sinner and Gasquet showcased clean hitting in their match, third seed Alexander Zverev had to chase down dozens of drop shots from Dutchman Jesper de Jong before securing a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 victory. Surprise 2024 semi-finalist Andreeva took apart the powerful Ashlyn Krueger 6-3 6-4 with her inventive approach and confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface after runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season. "This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the U.S. Open," Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August. "She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well ... I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm." Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and the third seed, had to battle against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3). Up next for the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 6-3. GAUFF CRUISES Gauff moved ahead by beating unseeded Czech Tereza Valentova 6-2 6-4 while fellow Grand Slam champion Keys overcame Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-3 but it was the end of the road for 2021 champion Krejcikova who fell 6-3 6-3 to Veronika Kudermetova. Three-time French Open champion Djokovic had to work but the 38-year-old continued his quest for more history after his 100th title in Geneva last week as he beat Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-2 7-6(1). The Serbian's sixth victory in a row marked his longest winning streak since his run to the Paris Olympics gold at the same venue last year. "Mentally you have to be concentrated throughout such a match. Corentin is very quick, he is a fighter, especially in the third set," said Djokovic, who came close to losing the third set. "He had set point. At that moment anything could happen but I stayed in the set. At the right time I found a good serve." Teen sensation Joao Fonseca beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 in a clash where French and Brazilian fans competed for vocal superiority at a packed Court 14. Czech Jakub Mensik, who at 19 is a year older than Fonseca but equally talented as confirmed by his Miami triumph, failed to conjure up any magic and fell 2-6 1-6 6-4 6-3 6-3 against Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Local crowds had reason to cheer despite Gasquet, Moutet and Herbert falling, however, as 14th seed Arthur Fils rallied for a 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 2-6 0-6 6-4 win over Spaniard Jaume Munar. "In the fifth set, I thought about Gael Monfils, who has flipped millions of matches," said Fils, referring to his 38-year-old compatriot who earned his 12th five-set win at the French Open on Tuesday. Jiri Lehecka earlier took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 and Kazakh Alexander Bublik awoke from his slumber to upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2. De Minaur put down his own problems in the match down to fatigue amid a gruelling season and called for changes to the calendar to prevent players from burning out. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Free Malaysia Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle at French Open
The 18-year-old said she pushed herself to fight until the end. (AFP pic) PARIS : Mirra Andreeva underlined her claycourt credentials again at the French Open when the Russian teenager methodically took apart Ashlyn Krueger, and third seed Jessica Pegula also moved into the third round on Thursday. Andreeva, a surprise Roland Garros semi-finalist in 2024, confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface with runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season, and she had to be at her inventive best to beat the powerful Krueger 6-3 6-4. The 18-year-old sixth seed found herself an early break down on Court Simonne Mathieu but fought back to secure the first set, before mixing up her game with exquisite sliced forehands in the next to see off her American opponent. 'This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the US Open,' Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August. 'She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well … I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm. 'I pushed myself to fight until the end,' she said. Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and French Open third seed, had to battle hard against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3) in windy conditions. Up next for the 2024 US Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 6-3. On the men's side, Vondrousova's compatriot Jiri Lehecka took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 while Kazakh Alexander Bublik upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2. Three-times French Open champion Novak Djokovic continues his bid for more history and a record 25th Grand Slam trophy when he plays Frenchman Corentin Moutet later on Thursday. Top seed Jannik Sinner resumes his hunt for a maiden title on Parisian clay when he meets another local favourite in Richard Gasquet, who will retire when his campaign at his home Grand Slam comes to an end.
Arab News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open
The 18-year-old sixth seed found herself an early break down on Court Simonne Mathieu'This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the US Open,' Andreeva saidPARIS: Mirra Andreeva underlined her claycourt credentials again at the French Open when the Russian teenager methodically took apart Ashlyn Krueger, and third seed Jessica Pegula also moved into the third round on a surprise Roland Garros semifinalist in 2024, confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface with runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season, and she had to be at her inventive best to beat the powerful Krueger 6-3 18-year-old sixth seed found herself an early break down on Court Simonne Mathieu but fought back to secure the first set, before mixing up her game with exquisite sliced forehands in the next to see off her American opponent.'This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the US Open,' Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August.'She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well ... I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm.'I pushed myself to fight until the end.'Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and French Open third seed, had to battle hard against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3) in windy next for the 2024 US Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 the men's side, Vondrousova's compatriot Jiri Lehecka took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 while Kazakh Alexander Bublik upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 French Open champion Novak Djokovic continues his bid for more history and a record 25th Grand Slam trophy when he plays Frenchman Corentin Moutet later on seed Jannik Sinner resumes his hunt for a maiden title on Parisian clay when he meets another local favorite in Richard Gasquet, who will retire when his campaign at his home Grand Slam comes to an end.
Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Teenager Andreeva shows her mettle, Pegula advances at French Open
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. in action during her second round match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts during her second round match against Ann Li of the U.S. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her second round match against Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva shakes hands with Ashlyn Krueger of the U.S. after winning her second round match REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS - Mirra Andreeva underlined her claycourt credentials again at the French Open when the Russian teenager methodically took apart Ashlyn Krueger, and third seed Jessica Pegula also moved into the third round on Thursday. Andreeva, a surprise Roland Garros semi-finalist in 2024, confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface with runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season, and she had to be at her inventive best to beat the powerful Krueger 6-3 6-4. The 18-year-old sixth seed found herself an early break down on Court Simonne Mathieu but fought back to secure the first set, before mixing up her game with exquisite sliced forehands in the next to see off her American opponent. "This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the U.S. Open," Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August. "She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well ... I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm. "I pushed myself to fight until the end." Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and French Open third seed, had to battle hard against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3) in windy conditions. Up next for the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 6-3. On the men's side, Vondrousova's compatriot Jiri Lehecka took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 while Kazakh Alexander Bublik upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2. Three-times French Open champion Novak Djokovic continues his bid for more history and a record 25th Grand Slam trophy when he plays Frenchman Corentin Moutet later on Thursday. Top seed Jannik Sinner resumes his hunt for a maiden title on Parisian clay when he meets another local favourite in Richard Gasquet, who will retire when his campaign at his home Grand Slam comes to an end. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Asharq Al-Awsat
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Title Contender Andreeva Hits the Ground Running in Paris
Title contender Mirra Andreeva eased into the French Open second round with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Spain's Cristina Bucsa on Tuesday to continue her fine form this season. Andreeva, a surprise semi-finalist in Paris at the age of 17 last year, needed time to get going after quickly finding herself two breaks down and 3-0 behind in the first set. The Russian teenager had trouble finding her range with 11 unforced errors in the opening six games. "I can say she played amazingly, especially in the beginning," Andreeva said. "I felt I was playing not bad but how is it I am 0-3 behind? I told myself to keep playing." "Step by step, point by point I found my rhythm, in the end it was easier to push and stay aggressive." The sixth seed, who won back-to-back WTA 1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells this season, reined in her opponent, winning four consecutive games to snatch the first set with another break. Andreeva kept up the pressure, running the world number 98 ragged across the baseline and earning another break with a fierce forehand down the line to move 3-1 up. Andreeva set up a second-round match against Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands or American Ashlyn Krueger.
