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France 24
19 minutes ago
- Sport
- France 24
Sinner powers into French Open last 16, Pegula and Andreeva advance
Sinner won through 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, with world number 34 Lehecka unable to stop the Italian steamroller on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, slumping to his third defeat in as many meetings after a one-hour 34-minute battering. "Today I was playing really, really well, especially during (the first) two-and-a-half sets... so very happy," said top seed Sinner. "I don't think there's much I could improve." Three-time Grand Slam winner Sinner next meets Russia's Andrey Rublev, the beneficiary of a walkover to the fourth round after France's Arthur Fils withdrew injured on Friday. Sinner has been finding his feet since his comeback from a three-month doping ban at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz. And the 23-year-old has continued his fine form on the red clay of Roland Garros where he has not dropped a set, extending his winning streak at Grand Slam events to 17 matches after titles at the 2024 US Open and Australian Open this January. German third seed Alexander Zverev, who lost last year's final to Alcaraz, will next face Italian Flavio Cobolli, the world number 26 later in the day. Novak Djokovic faces a Champions League clash as he steps up his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam against Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic in the primetime night session on Court Philippe Chatrier. In the women's tournament, American third seed Jessica Pegula battled into the last 16 with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Czech Marketa Vondrousova. Pegula, last year's US Open runner-up, will play the winner of the all-French duel between Lois Boisson, ranked 361, and Elsa Jacquemot, 138th, for a place in the quarter-finals. The 31-year-old, who missed the 2024 tournament due to injuries, is hoping to better her previous best run in Paris which was a quarter-final appearance three years ago. Andreeva feeling 'better and better' Earlier, 18-year-old Andreeva eased into the last 16 with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Kazakh Yulia Putintseva. Sixth seed Andreeva took 78 minutes to dispatch Putinstseva to set up a showdown with Daria Kasatkina, ranked 17. Kasatkina, now playing for Australia after switching allegiance from her native Russia, got past Spanish 10th seed Paula Badosa 6-1, 7-5 in their third round match. Andreeva is competing in just her ninth Grand Slam event, but the teenager has now reached the second week in five of them. After a closely-contested first set, Andreeva took control winning nine of the last 10 games of the match. "I felt a little nervous before the match, but overall, throughout I felt like I could do whatever I want on the court," said Andreeva. "Like, you know, I felt free. I felt like even though the match is tight and even though sometimes she plays very tough shots, I felt like as soon as I recover and the point starts again, I felt like I can create what I want. It felt nice, honestly. "I'm happy that with every match I play, I feel better and better. I think that this is a good thing. Women's second seed and former finalist Coco Gauff will step up on Court Philippe Chatrier to play Czech world number 47 Marie Bouzkova later Saturday. Three other American women are in action with Madison Keys and Sofia Kenin clashing for a place in the last 16, and unseeded compatriot Hailey Baptiste takes on Spaniard Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
Business Recorder
40 minutes ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Ruthless Sinner marches into French Open fourth round
PARIS: Top seed Jannik Sinner dismissed world number 34 Jiri Lehecka in straight sets on Saturday at Roland Garros as the Italian booked his place in the fourth round. Sinner delivered a dominant display of power-hitting as the first-ranked men's player beat his opponent 6-0, 6-1, 6-2. 'Today I was playing really, really well, especially during (the first) two-and-a-half sets… so very happy,' said Sinner, who dedicated the victory to his coach Simone Vagnozzi whose birthday it was Friday. The 23-year-old will next meet 17th seed Andrey Rublev in the last 16 after the Russian was given a bye through the third round following Frenchman Arthur Fils' withdrawal due to injury. French Open organisers spoil Djokovic's football plans Sinner is yet to drop a set in the French Open this year as he continues his impressive return to action following a three-month doping suspension. He returned in time for the Italian Open earlier in May, eventually losing the final to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, after confidently navigating his way through the first five matches. Sinner has now racked up four sets without conceding a game since his comeback in Rome. And on Saturday he won the first 11 games in a row against Lehecka before the Czech got on the scoreboard to make it 5-1 in the second set. The three-time Grand Slam champion hammered 31 winners on his way to victory on Court Suzanne Lenglen and only faced one break point, which he saved.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Aryna Sabalenka Stirred Controversy on Purpose, Discloses Marta Kostyuk Before Italian Open Blockbuster
As Marta Kostyuk gears up to face Aryna Sabalenka again, this time at the Italian Open, the Ukrainian touched on the highly controversial moment that marred their last encounter during the Madrid Open. Sabalenka halted play mid-rally in a tiebreak to avoid a potential double fault. The incident left Kostyuk visibly frustrated and sparked questions about fair play, umpiring decisions, and sportsmanship. Advertisement 'Yes, we did consider raising it with the WTA,' Kostyuk said in an interview at the Italian open. 'Sandra [Zaniewska] had a few questions, and maybe we'll come back to it during Roland Garros. But of course, nothing will change now.' The moment in question occurred during a high-pressure tiebreak when Sabalenka, mid-rally and facing a second serve, stopped play due to light rain. However, the chair umpire had not made any official call to halt the match, which left Kostyuk fuming at what she viewed as a blatant breach of protocol. 'The rally had already started — she had no right to interrupt it,' Kostyuk emphasized. Advertisement "No matter what the rules say, it's nearly impossible to challenge the chair umpire's call in real time — it all happens in a split second," continued Kostyuk. "The situation was strange — if Sabalenka had stopped the point before the first serve, I wouldn't have any complaints, but the rally had already started and she had no right to interrupt it," she added. Aryna Sabalenka reacts after winning a point against Jessica Pegula© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images What added further fuel to the fire was Sabalenka's post-match admission that she intentionally paused play to avoid a double fault. 'What's most absurd is that she later admitted in an interview that she did it on purpose to avoid a double fault,' said Kostyuk. 'I have so many questions and not a single answer. But that's how it goes sometimes. She'll have to live with that decision.' Advertisement The controversy has added an extra layer of tension heading into today's rematch in Rome. Kostyuk, who has grown increasingly confident on clay, will be looking to settle the score — not just in points, but in principle. With both players aware of the statements and the narrative that they each created, fans can certainly expect a fiercely contested encounter. As the clay season heats up, today's Ukraine vs Belarus clash offers more than just a spot in the next round — it's a battle for pride and, for Kostyuk, redemption. Related: Late Night Drama at Madrid Open as Marta Kostyuk Has Heated Argument in Loss to Aryna Sabalenka
GMA Network
a day ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alex Eala, Mexican partner end French Open doubles run in second round
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 7, 2025 Philippines' Alexandra Eala in action during her round of 128 match against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala and her Mexican partner Renata Zarazua fell to the duo of Serbia's Olga Danilovic and Russia's Anastasia Potapova, 6-1, 6-3, on Friday in the French Open women's doubles tournament. Despite losing in the first set, the duo of Eala and Zarazua fought back even after trailing 4-0 in the second set. Eala and Zarazua took the next two games before Danilovic and Potapova stopped the bleeding to inch closer to the win. Eala and Zarazua, however, salvaged one more before the Serbian-Russian duo clinched the victory. Prior to this, Eala and Zarazua defeated the duo of UK's Emily Appleton and Spain's Yvonne Cavalle-Reimers, 7-5, 6-4, in the first round. This also capped Eala's run in Roland Garros as she absorbed a first round exit against Colombia's Emiliana Arango, 6-0, 2-6, 6-3. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 French Open: How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur today
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain will face Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the French Open today, here's how you can tune in. () No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the third round of the French Open where he will face No. 69 seed Damir Dzumhur today in a match that will begin at approximately 2:15 p..m. ET. Alcaraz entered the French Open as a favorite to win this year's tournament, especially after recent wins at the Monte Carlo Masters and Italian Open. The winner of today's match will go on to face either American Ben Shelton or Italian Matteo Gigante in the fourth round. In the U.S., coverage of this year's tournament will air on TNT and truTV, and every match will air on HBO Max, here's everything you need to know about how to watch Collins vs. Danilovic today. How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur at the 2025 French Open: Dates: May 30 Advertisement Time: 2:15 p.m. ET (estimated start time) Location: Stade Roland-Garros TV channel: TNT, truTV Streaming: HBO Max When is the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Damir Dzumhur match at the 2025 French Open? Carlos Alcaraz will play Damir Dzumhur in the men's third round at the French Open on Friday, May 30 at approximately 2:15 p.m. ET. 2025 French Open channel: The 2025 Roland-Garros tennis tournament, including today's Alcaraz vs. Dzumhur match, will air across TNT and truTV — with all matches streaming on Max. How to watch the French Open without cable: Disney Best bundle with French Open coverage Max, Disney+ and Hulu bundle (ad-free) The Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle gets you exactly what it sounds like: access to Disney+, Hulu and Max. If you go ad-free ($29.99/month) you'll save up to 38% off compared to individually paying for all three services — and gain access to all French Open coverage. If you don't already have access to these platforms, this is a great option that really covers your bases, streaming-wise. You'll get access to three vast libraries, fully stocked with everything MCU, all those Disney princesses (new and old), Hulu's robust catalog of shows on-demand the day after they air, including the latest episodes of Abbott Elementary, Grey's Anatomy and more, and the most recent seasons of The Last of Us, The Pitt and White Lotus. $29.99/month at Disney How to watch the French Open with a VPN: If you want to catch every match of the French Open and don't currently subscribe to HBO Max or a live TV streaming service, in Australia a majority of the action is streaming free with ads on 9Now, and in Austria it's all streaming free with ads on ServusTV. Advertisement Don't live in either of those places? Don't worry, you can still stream like you do with the help of a VPN. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you're looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to next F1 race without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Looking to try a VPN for the first time? This guide breaks down the best VPN options for every kind of user. Stream French Open coverage ExpressVPN ExpressVPN offers 'internet without borders,' meaning you can tune into an Austrian or Australian livestream this month as opposed to paying for another streaming subscription. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location and then find free livestream coverage on 9Now or ServusTV. ExpressVPN's added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 61% when they sign up for ExpressVPN's 2-year subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you're nervous about trying a VPN. From $4.99/month at ExpressVPN 2025 French Open schedule: May 30: Third round singles play begins Advertisement May 31: Third round singles play continues June 1: Fourth round singles play begins June 2: Fourth round singles play continues June 3: Quarterfinals singles play begins June 4: Quarterfinals singles play continues June 5: Women's semifinals singles play June 6: Men's semifinals singles play June 7: Women's final June 8: Men's final Who is playing in the French Open? As far as American tennis players go, No. 2 seed Coco Gauff, No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula and No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz are some of the biggest U.S. tennis stars stepping onto the court this year. Here are all the seeded players headed into this year's tournament at Roland-Garros. French Open 2025 men's seeds: Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz Alexander Zverev Taylor Fritz Jack Draper Novak Djokovic Casper Ruud Lorenzo Musetti Alex de Minaur Holger Rune Daniil Medvedev Tommy Paul Ben Shelton Arthur Fils Frances Tiafoe Grigor Dimitrov Andrey Rublev Francisco Cerúndolo Jakub Menšík Stefanos Tsitsipas Tomáš Macháč Ugo Humbert Sebastian Korda Karen Khachanov Alexei Popyrin Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Denis Shapovalov Brandon Nakashima Félix Auger-Aliassime Hubert Hurkacz Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Alex Michelsen French Open 2025 women's seeds: Aryna Sabalenka Coco Gauff Jessica Pegula Jasmine Paolini Iga Świątek Mirra Andreeva Madison Keys Zheng Qinwen Emma Navarro Paula Badosa Diana Shnaider Elena Rybakina Elina Svitolina Karolína Muchová Barbora Krejčíková Amanda Anisimova Daria Kasatkina Donna Vekić Liudmila Samsonova Ekaterina Alexandrova Jeļena Ostapenko Clara Tauson Beatriz Haddad Maia Elise Mertens Magdalena Fręch Marta Kostyuk Leylah Fernandez Peyton Stearns Linda Nosková Anna Kalinskaya Sofia Kenin Yulia Putintseva More ways to watch the 2025 French Open:
