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The Independent
17 hours ago
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- The Independent
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
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Kings of clay! Jack Draper and Cam Norrie make history at Roland Garros as both Brits reach the fourth round of the French Open
Jack Draper and Cam Norrie made history in Paris on Saturday, as two British men reached the fourth round for the first time in the Open era. Draper, the No 5 seed, thrashed Brazilian wonderkid Joao Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 and then on Saturday night Norrie won surprisingly easily against his fellow Scot Jacob Fearnley, claiming a 6-3, 7-6, 6-2 victory. It is the culmination of a fine clay-court season for British players. The last time this many Britons reached this stage was in 1963, when Billy Knight, Bobby Wilson and Mike Sangster made the last 16. Norrie's match was played out to a soundtrack of fireworks set off by Paris Saint-Germain fans waiting to get into the Parc de Princes, where their Champions League final was being screened. 'I went through about seven shirts in three sets. I was sweating a lot and had to work really hard,' said Norrie. 'I think the toughest part was managing the fireworks!'
CNA
a day ago
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- CNA
Draper dominates teenager Fonseca to reach French Open last 16
PARIS :Jack Draper's French Open campaign continued in style on Saturday as the Briton ended Brazilian poster boy Joao Fonseca's run with a ruthless 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory to reach the fourth round. The British fifth seed, who made it to the semi-finals at last year's U.S. Open, was facing a potentially tricky test against the flashy Fonseca, who at 18 already has his army of fans and whose dazzling play has caught the eye at Roland Garros. The left-handed Draper, however, was not impressed, letting his opponent shine at times but keeping things under control as dark clouds made way for the sun on Court Suzanne Lenglen. "I knew it was going to be a tight match, Joao caught the attention of everyone; today a bit of experience made the difference," said Draper. "I played good, the conditions were tough out here. The first set was really key, I used my forehand well, mentally it was a good performance today. Happy to be in the second week here and hopefully more to come." In another test of his claycourt credentials, Draper, who made it to the final at the Madrid Masters, will take on mercurial Kazakh Alexander Bublik next. Draper snatched Fonseca's serve in the third game of what promised to be a battle of heavy hitters. Despite a poor first-serve percentage early on, Draper held on to win the opening set after stealing his opponent's serve a second time. Fonseca whipped several beautiful forehand winners, but his game was marred by unforced errors while Draper stayed solid and precise, himself punishing the Brazilian with a few superb, Rafa Nadal-like forehands. Reading Fonseca's serve with an eagle eye, Draper forced more and more errors from his overwhelmed opponent, ending it with an unreturnable serve on the first match point. It proved a tough day for teenager Fonseca who only made his Grand Slam main draw debut at this year's Australian Open. But Draper had some kind words for his opponent. "How old is he, 18? Pretty impressive. I mean, I'm 23, so that's five years, and the amount I've changed in one year, so I think he just needs time," he said. "I think it's only going to go up for him. I think it's going to be scary what he's going to be able to achieve." Draper will have British company in the last 16 after Cameron Norrie beat compatriot Jacob Fearnley 6-3 7-6(1) 6-2. It is the first time since 1963 that two British men have reached the fourth round at Roland Garros.
The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner ‘practice less together' ahead of potential clash
Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner is on the backburner with the pair on a collision course to meet in the quarter-finals of the French Open. British number one Draper breezed into the fourth round with a commanding 6-2 6-4 6-2 win over Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca. The 23-year-old will play world number 62 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan on Monday for a place in the last eight, where world number one Sinner is likely to be waiting. Sinner and Draper have been good friends off the court for some time and regularly practice together, but the Italian admits things have changed. 'I'm very happy to have him as a friend, but he's now there, things are a little bit different,' he said. 'Of course, you know, we are very good friends off the court, but we practice a little bit less together, because we might know that we can face each other in the later stages of tournaments hopefully, because I always love to play against him.' Draper extended his stay in Paris into the second week after thudding 32 winners past 18-year-old Fonseca and completing a statement win in just one hour and 46 minutes. 'I think it was a solid performance from my side, I did a good job,' said Draper. 'It was tough conditions. I felt like I started off well, and my level didn't really dip throughout the match. It was a good match against a good, up-and-coming player.' Fonseca is a precocious talent who brings a huge, noisy contingent of supporters from his homeland wherever he goes. There were fans in the famous yellow football shirts dotted all around Court Suzanne-Lenglen and they were making themselves heard throughout the early stages. But Draper, who dealt with a partisan crowd when he beat 38-year-old Frenchman Gael Monfils on Thursday night, quickly dampened the South American enthusiasm. 'Mentally it was a good performance from me,' added the fifth seed. 'I'm happy to be in the second week here and hopefully there's more to come. 'My first two rounds, I played at night. Playing against Gael the other night, I didn't think I could hit the ball past him. 'It was so cold and I couldn't really do much but today the ball was getting up more and the faster conditions definitely suit me. Either way, I will be ready for my next round. 'Joao has caught the attention of everyone on tour, the players and the fans. Today my experience came through. 'I don't think he has played as many grand slams as I have but he has got an unbelievably bright future so all the best to him.'
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Draper downs Fonseca to reach the French Open last 16
Britain's Jack Draper proved too strong for Brazilian teenage sensation Joao Fonseca in the third round at Roland Garros on Saturday as he progressed to the last 16 in straight sets. The fifth seed produced a polished performance in seeing off the 18-year-old 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 in front of a Court Suzanne Lenglen which featured an audible core of Brazilian supporters. Advertisement "I played good, the conditions were quite difficult here," said Draper after reaching the second week for the first time at the French Open. "I thought the first set was key and I got on top of him a little bit. "Joao has caught the attention of players and fans here... I think he's got an unbelievably bright future and I think he'll be right at the top of the game," Draper added. Draper, the runner-up at the Madrid Open this season, will face Alexander Bublik for a spot in the quarter-finals, after the former world number 17 defeated 200th-ranked Henrique Rocha 7-5, 6-1, 6-2. Advertisement Draper eased ahead of Fonseca with an early break to lead 2-1 in the first set, before the world number five broke again and held service to clinch the opener. The Briton survived two break-back points while serving for the second set but managed to see out the tightly-contested frame when Fonseca dumped an attempted forehand winner into the net. Defeat in the 10th game of the second set seemed to deflate Fonseca as Draper immediately broke him twice to race into a 4-0 lead in the decider before serving out for the win. Draper now holds a 2-0 record over Fonseca, with their previous meeting ending in a straight-sets victory for the 23-year-old at Indian Wells earlier this year. That match was the start of Draper's successful run in the Californian desert, which culminated in his first Masters title. nf/ea
