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ABC News
31-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- ABC News
Daria Kasatkina's French Open win ensures 37-year first for Australian tennis
Daria Kasatkina has overcome the same feeling of burnout that sank her fellow Australian Alex de Minaur at the French Open, and now feels rejuvenated by reaching the fourth round at her "spiritual" tennis home at Roland Garros. On the venue's famed Simonne Mathieu 'greenhouse court', Australia's newest tennis recruit was left thrilled how her stagnant game suddenly bloomed in humid conditions with a 6-1, 7-5 defeat of former world No.2 Paula Badosa. Kasatkina's victory conjured up the rare but sweet smell of Paris success for her adopted tennis home as, for the first time in 37 years, there will now be an Aussie in both the men's and women's last-16 draws in the same year. In 1988, Nicole Provis, who went on to reach the semis, and Pat Cash, both made the second week. Now the onus is on Kasatkina and Alexei Popyrin, who plays his fourth-round match against Tommy Paul on Sunday night from 7pm (AEST). On Monday, Kasatkina will face Mirra Andreeva, her 18-year-old French-based Russian friend. The vlogging pals ended up sharing an ice bath after their early showcourt progress, and Kasatkina, in her first slam under the Australian flag, sounded as if a weight had been lifted from her following a tough spell when her form and motivation slumped. Echoing the lament of de Minaur, who said he was burnt out and mentally fatigued after his shock second-round loss, Kasatkina admitted it felt like a "super important" win for her. "It means a lot especially the last couple of weeks were a bit rough for me. I couldn't find myself on court, I felt a little bit flat, like with emotions and stuff," said the 28-year-old, whose form hasn't been great since she gained permanent Australian residency two months ago. "I felt little signs of burnout or something like that. I'm really happy I got back on track here in Roland Garros, one of my favourite tournaments." Of de Minaur's complaints about the overcrowded schedule, she added: "I agree with Alex, because our schedule is pretty rough." "We have a completely packed schedule. It's not normal, but it can happen that the person who is travelling all around the world all the time giving their best, living the life of tennis player, sometimes can feel he's tired, that sometimes you are just not super excited to go on court. "I mean, this can happen. This is our job but I think everyone can relate that sometimes you don't want to wake up to go to your job. "Yeah, we are super lucky at having this opportunity to do what we love and get paid for it and travel around the world. It's a nice life, but sometimes when you give everything to something, you feel tired and you need some rest." But the 17th seed said she felt much better on court, dominating the first set against an out-of-sorts world No.10 Badosa before having to dig deep when the Spaniard, with more firepower but little of Kasatkina's all-court guile and superb defence, dragged her into a "tense" second-set scrap. This triumph, still greeted by a standing ovation from the largely pro-Badosa crowd, was comfortably Kasatkina's best since her allegiance switch as she powered out to win eight of the first nine games, then nullified Badosa's biggest weapons, frustrating her into many of her 41 "unforced" errors. Kasatkina smiled about how she transforms when returning to Roland-Garros, where she was a semifinalist in 2022, quarterfinalist in 2018 and the girls' champion in 2014. "The courts, amazing, super-good quality, the atmosphere. I won here as a junior. When this happens, it just stays forever in you and automatically the place becomes special," she said. "It's my 10th professional Roland-Garros, every time I'm coming here, I feel comfortable. I know every corner of the stadium. I don't know how it works, honestly, on a spiritual level, but somehow this place, it's been always nice to me." AAP
The Star
31-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Tennis-Kasatkina dodges burnout, says packed tour schedule takes toll on players
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Australia's Daria Kasatkina in action during her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa REUTERS/Christian Hartmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY PARIS (Reuters) -Daria Kasatkina saw signs of burnout in recent weeks amid a packed tour schedule, and her French Open run into the fourth round has helped her get back on track, she said on Saturday. The Russian-born 17th seed, who now represents Australia, beat Paula Badosa in straight sets to reach the last 16 in Paris at the French Open. It was her best result in months after losing in early rounds in each of her last seven tournaments this year. "I would say I felt little signs of burnout or something like that," Kasatkina told a press conference. "The last couple of weeks were a bit rough for me. I couldn't find myself on court. I felt a little bit flat, like with emotions and stuff. "I'm really happy that I got back on track here in Roland Garros. Playing much better, feeling much better on court. I think that's the most important, especially now." The world number 17 said the busy tour schedule left little time for recovery throughout the year, echoing the views of fellow Australian Alex De Minaur. The top Australian player this week called for a shorter season and said he felt drained after his second round five-set loss earlier in the week. The season kicked off with the United Cup mixed team tournament in December, 33 days after the Davis Cup Finals ended in Spain, and the gruelling nature of the circuit has repeatedly come under a harsh spotlight in recent years. "I agree with Alex, because our schedule is pretty rough. I mean we have a completely packed schedule. There's no spot for anything," Kasatkina said. "I think everyone can relate that sometimes you don't want to wake up to go to your job. It's normal. We are all humans. This can happen," she added. "It can happen that the person who is travelling all around the world all the time giving their best, living the life of tennis player, sometimes can feel this feeling that he's tired. That sometimes you are just not super excited to go on court." (Reporting by Karolos GrohmannEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Kasatkina dodges burnout, says packed tour schedule takes toll on players
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Spain's Paula Badosa reacts during her third round match against Australia's Daria Kasatkina REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Australia's Daria Kasatkina in action during her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Australia's Daria Kasatkina in action during her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Spain's Paula Badosa in action during her third round match against Australia's Daria Kasatkina REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Australia's Daria Kasatkina in action during her third round match against Spain's Paula Badosa REUTERS/Christian Hartmann TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY PARIS - Daria Kasatkina saw signs of burnout in recent weeks amid a packed tour schedule, and her French Open run into the fourth round has helped her get back on track, she said on Saturday. The Russian-born 17th seed, who now represents Australia, beat Paula Badosa in straight sets to reach the last 16 in Paris at the French Open. It was her best result in months after losing in early rounds in each of her last seven tournaments this year. "I would say I felt little signs of burnout or something like that," Kasatkina told a press conference. "The last couple of weeks were a bit rough for me. I couldn't find myself on court. I felt a little bit flat, like with emotions and stuff. "I'm really happy that I got back on track here in Roland Garros. Playing much better, feeling much better on court. I think that's the most important, especially now." The world number 17 said the busy tour schedule left little time for recovery throughout the year, echoing the views of fellow Australian Alex De Minaur. The top Australian player this week called for a shorter season and said he felt drained after his second round five-set loss earlier in the week. The season kicked off with the United Cup mixed team tournament in December, 33 days after the Davis Cup Finals ended in Spain, and the gruelling nature of the circuit has repeatedly come under a harsh spotlight in recent years. "I agree with Alex, because our schedule is pretty rough. I mean we have a completely packed schedule. There's no spot for anything," Kasatkina said. "I think everyone can relate that sometimes you don't want to wake up to go to your job. It's normal. We are all humans. This can happen," she added. "It can happen that the person who is travelling all around the world all the time giving their best, living the life of tennis player, sometimes can feel this feeling that he's tired. That sometimes you are just not super excited to go on court." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
India Today
31-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
French Open 2025 Day 7 Live Updates: Andreeva in Round 4, Sinner vs Lehechka underway
Daria Kasatkina has knocked the dangerous Paula Badosa out of the French Open After two matches where she came back from pressure, Badosa couldn't perform at her best against Kasatkina. Kasatkina looked in command throughout and won the match 6-1, 7-5. Mirra Andreeva is through to the fourth round of the women's singles after beating Yulia Putinseva in straight sets. The Russian teenager won the match 6-3, 6-1 in an hour and 18 minutes at Court Suzanne Lenglen . Next up at the venue is Jannik Sinner vs Jiri Lehechka. 3rd seed Jessica Pegula is currently locking horns with reigning Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová in the third round of the women's singles. It's the first of the four matches on Centre Court on Saturday. 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva has won the opening set 6-3 against Yulia Putinseva. Andreeva had 12 unforced errors in that set and dropped her serve once, but she broke Putinseva's serve twice to win the first set. Andreeva will want to be a little more clinical in the second set. Daria Kasatkina was dominating in her opening set, winning 6-1 against Spain's Paula Badosa. The recently-turned Australian managed to earn three breaks of serve to put Kasatkina under immense pressure. Can Badosa bounce back just how she did against Naomi Osaka in the first round? 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva will be looking to book a berth in the fourth round when she faces Kazakhstan's Yulia Putinseva at Suzanne Lenglen. After their match ends, Jannik Sinner will play on the same court. Paula Badosa has fought hard thus far and will be up against Australia's Daria Kasatkina in the third round at Court Simonne-Mathieu. Court Philippe-Chatrier (play to begin at 3:30 PM IST, 12 PM local time) Marketa Vondrousova (Czech Republic) v 3-Jessica Pegula (U.S.) 3-Alexander Zverev (Germany) v Flavio Cobolli (Italy) Marie Bouzkova (Czech Republic) v 2-Coco Gauff (U.S.) 6-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) v Filip Misolic (Austria) Court Suzanne Lenglen (play to begin at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time) 6-Mirra Andreeva (Russia) v 32-Yulia Putintseva (Kazakhstan) 1-Jannik Sinner (Italy) v Jiri Lehecka (Czech Republic) 17-Andrey Rublev (Russia) v 14-Arthur Fils (France) 7-Madison Keys (U.S.) v 31-Sofia Kenin (U.S.) Court Simonne-Mathieu (play to begin at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time) 17-Daria Kasatkina (Australia) v 10-Paula Badosa (Spain) Elsa Jacquemot (France) v Lois Boisson (France) Joao Fonseca (Brazil) v 5-Jack Draper (Britain) Cameron Norrie (Britain) v Jacob Fearnley (Britain) Indians in French Open 2025 N Sriram Balaji/Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela vs Simone Bolelli/Andrea Vavassori (3rd match on Court 7)
The Guardian
31-05-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
French Open live: Sinner, Zverev, Gauff and Draper in action on day seven
Update: Date: 2025-05-31T10:18:05.000Z Title: The latest Roland Garros reporting from Tumaini Carayol. Content: Update: Date: 2025-05-31T10:16:27.000Z Title: The early starters: Paula Badosa and Daria Kasatkina Content: – 1oth seed v 17th sees the Australian having won the first on Court Simonne-Mathieu. Mirra Andreeva, the teenager, is also taking part in her second round match, and the sixth seed took the first set from Yulia Putintseva. Both those matches with serve in the secodn set. The men's early starters, are Tallon Griekspoor and Ethan Quinn, Dutchman v American. The first set went to Griekspoor, but Quinn leads 4-1 in the second. Update: Date: 2025-05-31T10:14:16.000Z Title: The news from a cloudy Paris Content: is that it's cloudy and there's been spots of rain to trouble the early matches. There is a roof on the two main courts so there will be tennis all day. Update: Date: 2025-05-31T10:14:16.000Z Title: Preamble Content: Morning, all. Roland Garros' middle Saturday, a moving day of sorts, with plenty of big guns in action, including plucky Brits Jack Draper and Cam Norrie. Here's the order of play on the main courts. Court Philippe-Chatrier (Start at 11:00) Jessica Pegula (USA) [3] vs Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) Alexander Zverev (GER) [3] vs Flavio Cobolli (ITA) Marie Bouzkova (CZE) vs Coco Gauff (USA) [2] Night session, not before 19:15 Novak Djokovic (SRB) [6] vs Filip Misolic (AUT) Court Suzanne-Lenglen (Start at 10:00) Mirra Andreeva [6] vs Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) [32] Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] vs Jiri Lehecka (CZE) Joao Fonseca (BRA) vs Jack Draper (GBR) [5] Madison Keys (USA) [7] vs Sofia Kenin (USA) [31] Court Simonne-Mathieu (Start at 10:00) Daria Kasatkina (AUS) [17] vs Paula Badosa (ESP) [10] Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) vs Lois Boisson (FRA) Alexander Bublik (KAZ) vs Henrique Rocha (POR) Cameron Norrie (GBR) vs Jacob Fearnley (GBR)
