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United News of India
12 hours ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Bopanna-Pavlasek beat local favourites to enter third round
Paris, May 31 (UNI) India's Rohan Bopanna and Czech partner Adam Pavlasek showcased resilience and tactical prowess to edge past France's Fabien Reboul and Sadio Doumbia 6-2, 7-6(5) in a gripping second-round men's doubles encounter at the French Open on Court 14. The Indo-Czech duo dominated the opening set, leveraging their powerful serves and strategic net play to secure a 6-2 lead. Bopanna's experience and Pavlasek's agility were evident as they broke the French pair's serve twice, capitalising on early opportunities. However, the Frenchmen, buoyed by the home crowd, mounted a formidable comeback in the second set. Doumbia and Reboul tightened their service games and applied pressure on returns, leading to a closely contested set that culminated in a tiebreak. Despite the momentum shift, Bopanna and Pavlasek maintained composure, clinching the tiebreak 7-5 and sealing the match in straight sets. Statistically, the match was evenly poised. Bopanna and Pavlasek recorded 8 aces to the French duo's 5 and had a slightly higher first-serve win percentage at 72% compared to 68%. Both teams converted three break points, but the Indo-Czech pair's ability to win crucial points, especially in the tiebreak, made the difference. This victory marks a significant step for Bopanna and Pavlasek as they advance to the third round, continuing their quest for a maiden Grand Slam title together. UNI BDN PRS
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Arthur Fils pulls out of French Open with injury a day after back pains
PARIS (AP) — French seed Arthur Fils withdrew from the French Open on Friday due to an unspecified injury. The 14th-seeded Fils was to play No. 17 Andrey Rublev on Saturday in the third round. Fils spoke about feeling back pain in his second-round win against Jaume Munar of Spain on Thursday. 'Got some issue with the back, but that's since I'm young so I'm used to (it),' the 20-year-old said after that match. 'And also the cramps. A bit of everything. The mix was not very good.' Asked if he would be fit to face Rublev, Fils said, 'I hope so.' With Fils out, there were no Frenchmen left in the draw at Roland-Garros. ___
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Arthur Fils pulls out of French Open with injury a day after back pains
France's Arthur Fils reacts as he plays Spain's Jaume Munar during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) France's Arthur Fils returns the ball to Spain's Jaume Munar during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) France's Arthur Fils, left, greets Spain's Jaume Munar after winning their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) France's Arthur Fils, left, greets Spain's Jaume Munar after winning their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) France's Arthur Fils reacts as he plays Spain's Jaume Munar during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) France's Arthur Fils returns the ball to Spain's Jaume Munar during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) France's Arthur Fils, left, greets Spain's Jaume Munar after winning their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) PARIS (AP) — French seed Arthur Fils withdrew from the French Open on Friday due to an unspecified injury. The 14th-seeded Fils was to play No. 17 Andrey Rublev on Saturday in the third round. Fils spoke about feeling back pain in his second-round win against Jaume Munar of Spain on Thursday. Advertisement 'Got some issue with the back, but that's since I'm young so I'm used to (it),' the 20-year-old said after that match. 'And also the cramps. A bit of everything. The mix was not very good.' Asked if he would be fit to face Rublev, Fils said, 'I hope so.' With Fils out, there were no Frenchmen left in the draw at Roland-Garros. ___ AP tennis:
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Arthur Fils pulls out of French Open with injury a day after back pains
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French seed Arthur Fils withdrew from the French Open on Friday due to an unspecified injury. The 14th-seeded Fils was to play No. 17 Andrey Rublev on Saturday in the third round. Fils spoke about feeling back pain in his second-round win against Jaume Munar of Spain on Thursday. 'Got some issue with the back, but that's since I'm young so I'm used to (it),' the 20-year-old said after that match. 'And also the cramps. A bit of everything. The mix was not very good.' Asked if he would be fit to face Rublev, Fils said, 'I hope so.' With Fils out, there were no Frenchmen left in the draw at Roland-Garros. ___ AP tennis: in this topic
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Arthur Fils pulls out of French Open with injury a day after back pains
PARIS (AP) — French seed Arthur Fils withdrew from the French Open on Friday due to an unspecified injury. The 14th-seeded Fils was to play No. 17 Andrey Rublev on Saturday in the third round. Fils spoke about feeling back pain in his second-round win against Jaume Munar of Spain on Thursday. 'Got some issue with the back, but that's since I'm young so I'm used to (it),' the 20-year-old said after that match. 'And also the cramps. A bit of everything. The mix was not very good.' Asked if he would be fit to face Rublev, Fils said, 'I hope so.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. With Fils out, there were no Frenchmen left in the draw at Roland-Garros. ___ AP tennis:
