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Canada Standard
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Canada Standard
French Open Day 5: Sinner thrashes Gasquet, Djokovic, Gauff through
Frenchman Richard Gasquet headed into retirement on Thursday after a straight-sets loss to world number one Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros while Novak Djokovic beat Corentin Moutet and women's second seed Coco Gauff booked a place in the last 32, after 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva cruised through. Jannik Sinnerended the retiringRichard Gasquet's career with a one-sided victory at theFrench Openon Thursday, whileNovak Djokovicsuccessfully continued hisGrand Slamrecord bid at Roland Garros. Women's second seed and former finalist Coco Gauff booked a place in the last 32, after 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva cruised through. World number one Sinner had no trouble in seeing off the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours. Sinner made his comeback from a three-monthdopingban at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros championCarlos Alcaraz. He was in fine form against Gasquet, saving three break points to serve out the first set before dominating the rest of the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "Thank you for being very fair with me today, I know what was at stake... It's your (Gasquet's) moment. Congrats on an amazing career," Sinner told the crowd after setting up a third-round meeting with Czech Jiri Lehecka. Djokovic continued his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title by downing Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, despite needing a medical time-out to treat apparent blisters on his foot. The 38-year-old, who became just the third man to win 100 ATP titles last week in Geneva, eventually put away an obdurate Moutet, winning 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) after three hours and five minutes. The Serb will next play either Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov or Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic, as he edges closer to a possible quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev. "I think in general I played well," Djokovic said after an impressive display against an awkward opponent who missed a set point in the third. "I came to Roland Garros with more confidence, good feelings... Hopefully I can continue like that." Zverev, Fils progress Third seed Zverev bounced back from losing the first set in a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong. The German, who lost last year's final to Alcaraz in five sets, will next face Italian Flavio Cobolli on Saturday for a last-16 berth. Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur's run of reaching four consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals was ended as he blew a two-set lead to lose 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to Alexander Bublik. Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, the Miami Open champion, also suffered a collapse from two sets up in a 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat by Grand Slam debutant Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Home hope Arthur Fils narrowly avoided suffering a similar fate though. The 14th seed fought back from a break down in the deciding set to grab a dramatic 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Spaniard Jaume Munar on a raucous Court Suzanne Lenglen despite battling a back injury. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca reached the third round of a Grand Slam event for the first time with a straight-sets win against French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The 18-year-old will next face the winner of the night session match between Gael Monfils and British fifth seed Jack Draper. Gauff, Andreeva through Gauff struggled with her serve but did enough to claim a 6-2, 6-4 win over 2024 French Open girls' champion Tereza Valentova. She only managed one hold of serve in a scrappy second set but broke her 18-year-old Czech opponent eight times in the match to secure a third-round meeting with Marie Bouzkova. The American is targeting a first title since last year's WTA Finals, having come up just short in Madrid and Rome. "I could have been more aggressive on serve but the return game was good," Gauff said. Sixth seed Andreeva, who had an impressive run to the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, brushed side American Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 6-4. Andreeva is playing her first Grand Slam as a top-10 seed after capturing WTA 1000 series titles in Dubai and Indian Wells. "I'm just happy that I stayed calm during the match, and I'm happy that I overcame some little difficulties throughout the match," said the Russian. Third seed Jessica Pegula beat fellow American Ann Li 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) and will face formerWimbledonwinner Marketa Vondrousova in the third round. Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam title at theAustralian Openin January, saw off Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3. Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out, though, dispatched 6-0, 6-3 by Russian Veronika Kudermetova. (FRANCE 24 with AFP) Originally published on France24
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sinner thrashes retiring Gasquet at French Open, Djokovic, Gauff through
Mirra Andreeva cruised into the third round of the French Open (JULIEN DE ROSA) Jannik Sinner ended the retiring Richard Gasquet's career with a one-sided victory at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic successfully continued his Grand Slam record bid at Roland Garros. Women's second seed and former finalist Coco Gauff booked a place in the last 32, after 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva cruised through. Advertisement World number one Sinner had no trouble in seeing off the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours. Sinner made his comeback from a three-month doping ban at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz. He was in fine form against Gasquet, saving three break points to serve out the first set before dominating the rest of the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "Thank you for being very fair with me today, I know what was at stake... It's your (Gasquet's) moment. Congrats on an amazing career," Sinner told the crowd after setting up a third-round meeting with Czech Jiri Lehecka. Advertisement Djokovic continued his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title by downing Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, despite needing a medical time-out to treat a blister on his foot. The 38-year-old, who became just the third man to win 100 ATP titles last week in Geneva, eventually put away an obdurate Moutet, winning 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1). The Serb will next play Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic, as he edges closer to a possible quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev. "I think in general I played well," Djokovic said after an impressive display against an awkward opponent who missed a set point in the third. Advertisement "I came to Roland Garros with more confidence, good feelings... Hopefully I can continue like that." - Zverev, Fils progress - Third seed Zverev bounced back from losing the first set in a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong. The German, who lost last year's final to Alcaraz in five sets, will next face Italian Flavio Cobolli on Saturday for a last-16 berth. Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur's run of reaching four consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals was ended as he blew a two-set lead to lose 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to Alexander Bublik. Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, the Miami Open champion, also suffered a collapse from two sets up in a 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat by Grand Slam debutant Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Advertisement Home hope Arthur Fils narrowly avoided suffering a similar fate though. The 14th seed fought back from a break down in the deciding set to grab a dramatic 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Spaniard Jaume Munar on a raucous Court Suzanne Lenglen despite battling a back injury. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca reached the third round of a Grand Slam event for the first time with a straight-sets win against French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The 18-year-old will next face British fifth seed Jack Draper, who beat Gael Monfils in four sets in a gripping night session match. - Gauff, Andreeva through - Advertisement Gauff struggled with her serve but did enough to claim a 6-2, 6-4 win over 2024 French Open girls' champion Tereza Valentova. She only managed one hold of serve in a scrappy second set but broke her 18-year-old Czech opponent eight times in the match to secure a third-round meeting with Marie Bouzkova. The American is targeting a first title since last year's WTA Finals, having come up just short in Madrid and Rome. "I could have been more aggressive on serve but the return game was good," Gauff said. Sixth seed Andreeva, who had an impressive run to the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, brushed side American Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 6-4. Advertisement Andreeva is playing her first Grand Slam as a top-10 seed after capturing WTA 1000 series titles in Dubai and Indian Wells. "I'm just happy that I stayed calm during the match, and I'm happy that I overcame some little difficulties throughout the match," said the Russian. Third seed Jessica Pegula beat fellow American Ann Li 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) and will face former Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova in the third round. Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, saw off Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3. Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out, though, dispatched 6-0, 6-3 by Russian Veronika Kudermetova. jc/mw
Int'l Business Times
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Business Times
Sinner Thrashes Retiring Gasquet At French Open, Djokovic, Gauff Through
Jannik Sinner ended the retiring Richard Gasquet's career with a one-sided victory at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic successfully continued his Grand Slam record bid at Roland Garros. Women's second seed and former finalist Coco Gauff booked a place in the last 32, after 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva cruised through. World number one Sinner had no trouble in seeing off the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours. Sinner made his comeback from a three-month doping ban at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz. He was in fine form against Gasquet, saving three break points to serve out the first set before dominating the rest of the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "Thank you for being very fair with me today, I know what was at stake... It's your (Gasquet's) moment. Congrats on an amazing career," Sinner told the crowd after setting up a third-round meeting with Czech Jiri Lehecka. Djokovic continued his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title by downing Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, despite needing a medical time-out to treat a blister on his foot. The 38-year-old, who became just the third man to win 100 ATP titles last week in Geneva, eventually put away an obdurate Moutet, winning 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1). The Serb will next play Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic, as he edges closer to a possible quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev. "I think in general I played well," Djokovic said after an impressive display against an awkward opponent who missed a set point in the third. "I came to Roland Garros with more confidence, good feelings... Hopefully I can continue like that." Third seed Zverev bounced back from losing the first set in a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong. The German, who lost last year's final to Alcaraz in five sets, will next face Italian Flavio Cobolli on Saturday for a last-16 berth. Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur's run of reaching four consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals was ended as he blew a two-set lead to lose 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to Alexander Bublik. Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, the Miami Open champion, also suffered a collapse from two sets up in a 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat by Grand Slam debutant Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Home hope Arthur Fils narrowly avoided suffering a similar fate though. The 14th seed fought back from a break down in the deciding set to grab a dramatic 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Spaniard Jaume Munar on a raucous Court Suzanne Lenglen despite battling a back injury. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca reached the third round of a Grand Slam event for the first time with a straight-sets win against French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The 18-year-old will next face British fifth seed Jack Draper, who beat Gael Monfils in four sets in a gripping night session match. Gauff struggled with her serve but did enough to claim a 6-2, 6-4 win over 2024 French Open girls' champion Tereza Valentova. She only managed one hold of serve in a scrappy second set but broke her 18-year-old Czech opponent eight times in the match to secure a third-round meeting with Marie Bouzkova. The American is targeting a first title since last year's WTA Finals, having come up just short in Madrid and Rome. "I could have been more aggressive on serve but the return game was good," Gauff said. Sixth seed Andreeva, who had an impressive run to the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, brushed side American Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 6-4. Andreeva is playing her first Grand Slam as a top-10 seed after capturing WTA 1000 series titles in Dubai and Indian Wells. "I'm just happy that I stayed calm during the match, and I'm happy that I overcame some little difficulties throughout the match," said the Russian. Third seed Jessica Pegula beat fellow American Ann Li 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) and will face former Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova in the third round. Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, saw off Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3. Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out, though, dispatched 6-0, 6-3 by Russian Veronika Kudermetova. Jannik Sinner swatted aside Richard Gasquet in straight sets AFP Home favourite Arthur Fils held off a comeback from Jaume Munar to reach round three AFP Novak Djokovic is hoping to break out of a tie with Margaret Court on 24 Grand Slam titles AFP
The Advertiser
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Skoda Favorit: Communist-era hatch reimagined as an affordable EV
The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. MORE: Everything Skoda Content originally sourced from: The Skoda Favorit broke new ground when it debuted back in 1987, bringing modern Western Europe design to those living in the communist east, and now it's back as an EV concept. The Skoda Favorit concept was designed by Ljudmil Slavov, an interior designer at the Czech automaker, and David Stingl, a 3D modeller at Skoda. Mr Slavov says he used 120 hours of his own time to reimagine the Favorit as a modern EV. He describes the concept as more of a "crossover than a pure hatchback" with a "higher body structure [that] allows for better battery placement in the floor". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The doors, bonnet strakes, and overall silhouette clearly recall the original five-door hatch, but there are modern touches, like the shared door handle scoop that can open either the front or rear doors. Although the Favorit concept's body surfacing is patterned on Skoda's new Modern Solid design language, the concept doesn't adopt all the elements from the styling book. For example, the concept's front end eschews the corporate "tech-deck face" for a new take on the original's headlights. Mind you, with its offset logo, missing grille, and angled bumper planes, the nose also seems heavily inspired by "droop snoot" Vauxhall Firenza HP from the mid-1970s. It's unclear, though, if the Favorit concept will be put into production. At the end of 2023 Skoda previewed a small EV hatch it had planned for the end of 2025, and that car looks more like an Elroq than a Favorit. The original Favorit was the last family of cars designed by Skoda when it was still fully owned by the communist government of Czechoslovakia. Launched in 1987 it was one of the most up-to-date vehicles ever sold behind the Iron Curtain. Penned by famed Italian car designer Nuccio Bertone, the Favorit had a modern front-wheel drive layout and a hatchback body, unlike its predecessor which was a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive sedan that traced its roots back to the 1960s. It was powered by a 46kW 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine mated to solely to a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to contemporary Ladas, FSMs, and Trabants of the time, the Favorit could've been a spaceship. Production of the Favorit ceased in 1994 when it was replaced by the Felicia. Although it was basically a heavily updated Favorit, the Felicia benefited from Volkswagen engines as the German firm had taken a minor stake in the company. In 2000 Volkswagen made Skoda a fully owned subsidiary. 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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Sinner thrashes retiring Gasquet at French Open, Djokovic, Gauff through
PARIS: Jannik Sinner ended the retiring Richard Gasquet's career with a one-sided victory at the French Open on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic successfully continued his Grand Slam record bid at Roland Garros. Women's second seed and former finalist Coco Gauff booked a place in the last 32, after 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva cruised through. World number one Sinner had no trouble in seeing off the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours. Sinner made his comeback from a three-month doping ban at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz. He was in fine form against Gasquet, saving three break points to serve out the first set before dominating the rest of the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "Thank you for being very fair with me today, I know what was at stake... It's your (Gasquet's) moment. Congrats on an amazing career," Sinner told the crowd after setting up a third-round meeting with Czech Jiri Lehecka. Djokovic continued his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title by downing Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, despite needing a medical time-out to treat a blister on his foot. The 38-year-old, who became just the third man to win 100 ATP titles last week in Geneva, eventually put away an obdurate Moutet, winning 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1). The Serb will next play Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic, as he edges closer to a possible quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev. "I think in general I played well," Djokovic said after an impressive display against an awkward opponent who missed a set point in the third. "I came to Roland Garros with more confidence, good feelings... Hopefully I can continue like that." Third seed Zverev bounced back from losing the first set in a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong. The German, who lost last year's final to Alcaraz in five sets, will next face Italian Flavio Cobolli on Saturday for a last-16 berth. Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur's run of reaching four consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals was ended as he blew a two-set lead to lose 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to Alexander Bublik. Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, the Miami Open champion, also suffered a collapse from two sets up in a 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat by Grand Slam debutant Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Home hope Arthur Fils narrowly avoided suffering a similar fate though. The 14th seed fought back from a break down in the deciding set to grab a dramatic 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Spaniard Jaume Munar on a raucous Court Suzanne Lenglen despite battling a back injury. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca reached the third round of a Grand Slam event for the first time with a straight-sets win against French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The 18-year-old will next face British fifth seed Jack Draper, who beat Gael Monfils in four sets in a gripping night session match. Gauff struggled with her serve but did enough to claim a 6-2, 6-4 win over 2024 French Open girls' champion Tereza Valentova. She only managed one hold of serve in a scrappy second set but broke her 18-year-old Czech opponent eight times in the match to secure a third-round meeting with Marie Bouzkova. The American is targeting a first title since last year's WTA Finals, having come up just short in Madrid and Rome. "I could have been more aggressive on serve but the return game was good," Gauff said. Sixth seed Andreeva, who had an impressive run to the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, brushed side American Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 6-4. Andreeva is playing her first Grand Slam as a top-10 seed after capturing WTA 1000 series titles in Dubai and Indian Wells. "I'm just happy that I stayed calm during the match, and I'm happy that I overcame some little difficulties throughout the match," said the Russian. Third seed Jessica Pegula beat fellow American Ann Li 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) and will face former Wimbledon winner Marketa Vondrousova in the third round. Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, saw off Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3.
