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India Today
8 hours ago
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- India Today
French Open: Aryna Sabalenka buries 2024 ghosts to qualify for semi-final
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has stormed into the semi-finals of the French Open 2025 women's singles after beating Qinwen Zheng in straight sets in the quarters on Tuesday, June 3. At Court Philippe-Chatrier, the 27-year-old Sabalenka took an hour and 57 minutes to win the match 7-6 (7-3), also made amends following her defeat to the then 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva in the Roland Garros quarters last year. Having not dropped a set thus far in the ongoing clay-court major, Sabalenka also reached her ninth Grand Slam semis in her last 10 Open 2025 Day 10 Updates Sabalenka also won 34 of 39 matches in straight sets this season. It's more than the total wins of any other player on tour (Jessica Pegula - 31 wins). Sabalenka also played in the French Open semis in 2023 where Karolna Muchov beat her in straight sets."It was a true battle and I had no idea how I could break her back and get back into the first set. I didn't start well and I'm glad I found my rhythm and won," Sabalenka said in the on-court interview."I think we're all here for one reason. Everyone wants that beautiful trophy. I'm glad I have another opportunity, another semi-final to do better than last time. I really hope that by the end of the claycourt season I'm really proud of myself,' Sabalenka added.#RolandGarros Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 3, 2025advertisementHow Sabalenka pinned ZhengAgainst Zheng, Sabalenka found herself under trouble early after dropping her serve. But soon she earned the break back and took the match in the tie-break. From there on, she didn't look back and closed the set out the second set, Sabalenka took a break early, but Zheng made a comeback to earn the break back. The Belarusian, however, didn't relent and went 5-3 up with another break. She finished the match off with her fourth break point of the the semi-final, Sabalenka will be up against the winner of the other quarterfinal between defending champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Reel
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
French Open Day 9 Order of Play: Djokovic, Sinner and Gauff eye quarter-finals berth
The Day 9 of the Roland Garros 2025 will feature several big stars in action, providing some riveting action for the fans on the court. Last year's finalist, Alexander Zverev will take on the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor at Court Suzanne Lenglen as he eyes a spot in the Djokovic will continue his hunt for the 25th Grand Slam title as he takes on the United Kingdom's Cameron Norrie in the fourth round fixture at Philippe-Chatrier. The World number 1, Jannik Sinner, will also go up against Andrey women's, Coco Gauff will lock horns with Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round, while Jessica Pegula and Meera Andreeva will also grace the court with their Open 2025, Day 9, Order of PlayCourt Philippe-Chatrier Fourth Round MatchesWomen's SinglesElena Alexandrova (20) vs Coco Gauff (2) (2:30 pm onwards)Leolia Jeanjean Boisson vs Jessica Pegula (3) (3:40 pm onwards)Men's SinglesCameron Norrie vs Novak Djokovic (6) (4:50 pm onwards)Jannik Sinner (1) vs Andrey Rublev (17) (11:45 pm onwards)Court Suzanne-LenglenFourth Round MatchesWomen's SinglesMirra Andreeva (6) vs Daria Kasatkina (17)Madison Keys (7) vs Hailey BaptisteMen's SinglesAlexander Zverev (3) vs Tallon GriekspoorAlexander Bublik vs Jack Draper (5)Court Simonne-MathieuThird Round MatchesMen's (8) / (8) vs / (1) / (1) vs / (16)advertisementWomen's Maia (13) / (13) vs (2) / (2) (1) / (1) vs (14) / (14) / vs (5) / (5)Court 14Third Round & QuarterfinalsWomen's / vs / (15) / (15) vs (4) / (4) / vs (6) / (6)Mixed Doubles – / vs (3) / (3) / vs (2) / (2)
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
French Open, Day 8 Order of Play: Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Swiatek eye prequarters berth
Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz are amongst the top seeds who will be in action on Day 8 of the French Open 2025. World No.1 Sabalenka will lock horns with the USA's Amanda Anisimova in a bid to qualify for the eyes will be on the blockbuster clash between four-time champion Iga Swiatek and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina. While Swiatek edged past Jaqueline Christian in the third round, Rybakina got the better of the dangerous Jelena Ostapenko, who had won the title in Stuttgart earlier this Paolini will be looking to advance, but she has the feisty Elina Svitolina standing in her way. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has his task cut out as he faces Ben Shelton next. Paris Olympic gold medallist Qinwen Zheng will cross swords with Liudmila Samsonova. The match between Lorenzo Musetti and Holger Rune on Centre Court is also expected to be an exciting Indians, Rohan Bopanna will partner Adam Pavlasek in their third-round match in men's doubles against Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara. Yuki Bhambri and Robert Galloway, on the other hand, will face Christian Harrison and Evan Open 2025, Day 8, Order of PlayCourt Philippe-Chatrier (play starts at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time)Jasmine Paolini vs Elina SvitolinaElena Rybakina vs Iga SwiatekadvertisementBen Shelton vs Carlos AlcarazLorenzo Musetti vs Holger RuneCourt Suzanne-Lenglen (play starts at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time)Alexei Popyrin vs Tommy PaulLiudmila Samsonova vs Qinwen ZhengAryna Sabalenka vs Amanda AnisimovaFrances Tiafoe vs Daniel AltmaierIndians on Day 8 of French Open 2025Rohan Bopanna/Adam Pavlasek vs Henry Patten/Harri Heliovaara (2nd match on Court 14)Yuki Bhambri/Robert Galloway vs Christian Harrison/Evan King (2nd match on Court 7)Must Watch
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
10th seed Paula Badosa crashes out of Roland Garros as Andreva and Pegula advance
Paula Badosa's Roland Garros campaign came to an end in the third round on Saturday as the 10th-seeded Spaniard fell 6-1, 7-5 to Australia's Daria Kasatkina. Despite flashes of her trademark grit, Badosa struggled with physical discomfort throughout the contest and couldn't overcome Kasatkina's consistency and court ranked 17th, took charge from the outset, breaking twice within the first 20 minutes to build a commanding 5-0 lead. Her depth and precision off the ground exposed Badosa's movement, and the first set was wrapped up in just over half an hour. Badosa, who had shown resilience in tight wins over Naomi Osaka and Elena-Gabriela Ruse earlier in the tournament, appeared physically hampered and often looked to her box for Open 2025, Day 7: Updates The second set saw a more aggressive Badosa emerge, particularly after a marathon eighth game in which she finally broke serve after seven missed chances. But just as the momentum seemed to tilt, a brief rain delay halted play. Kasatkina returned just as focused and broke Badosa at 5-6 to seal the win in 94 minutes, advancing to the Roland Garros Round of 16 for the fourth teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva continued her impressive run with a dominant 6-3, 6-1 win over Yulia Putintseva. The 18-year-old sixth seed dictated play from the baseline and showed composure beyond her years to reach the second week in Paris for the second straight year. She will now face Kasatkina in a high-stakes fourth-round third seed Jessica Pegula also booked her spot in the last 16 after a gritty 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 comeback win over Marketa Vondrousova. The 31-year-old, aiming to better her 2022 quarter-final finish in Paris, will face either Lois Boisson or Elsa Jacquemot next.
