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India Today
3 days ago
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- India Today
French Open Day 8 Live Updates: Tommy into quarters, Paolini, Bopanna in trouble
India's Rohan Bopanna has lost in the third round of the men's doubles at the Roland Garros alongside Adam Pavlásek. The Indo-Czech pair was beaten by Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara 2-6, 7-6 (7-5). Jasmine Paolini has been knocked out of the French Open 2025 after losing to Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-7 (6-8), 1-6 at court Philippe-Chatrier. The last year's finalist was on the brink of sealing the match in the second set. However, Svitolina saved three match points to script a remarkable comeback and stunned the Italian in the fourth round fixture. A solid win for 12th seed Tommy Paul. He beats Alexei Popyrin in straight sets - 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in an hour and 48 minutes. The American did not put a foot wrong in the fourth-round match at the Lenglen. It's a major landmark for American tennis. With victory over Alexei Popyrin, Tommy Paul has become the first American to reach the Men's Singles quarter-final at Roland Garros since Andre Agassi in 2003. 2003 - With victory over Alexei Popyrin, Tommy Paul has become the first American to reach the Men's Singles quarter-final at Roland Garros since Andre Agassi in 2003. Big.#RolandGarros | @rolandgarros @atptour @ATPMediaInfo — OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 1, 2025 Elina Svitolina has made a roaring comeback in her fourth-round fixture against Jasmine Paolini as she won the second set through a tiebreaker. The Ukrainian is not willing to back down despite being dominated in the first set and is eyeing to cause an upset. Rohan Bopanna and Adam Pavlásek have lost their first set against Henry Patten and Harri Heliövaara 6-2. The Indian Czech pair is being completely dominated and will need to play out of their skins to make a comeback in the second set. Rohan Bopanna and Adam Pavlasek are already a double break down, trailing 1-3 in their opening set against Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara. Bopanna and Pavlasek, on the other hand, are yet to get even a single chance of earning a break. After earning the initial break in the second set, Elina Svitolina dropped her serve to again go a break down. Trailing 4-5, Svitolina needed a break point to save the set and the match. And she did it. Plenty of ebbs and flows in the fourth round match on Sunday. After losing the first set, Elina Svitolina was under immense pressure against Jasmine Paolini. After dropping her serve early in the second set, the Ukrainian looked all over the place. But she has managed to earn the break back, although she trails 3-4 Is there enough fight left in Svitolina to force a deciding set? Rohan Bopanna and Adam Pavlasek will be up against Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara in the third round of the men's doubles on Court 14. Bopanna and Pavlasek have their task cut out as Patten and Heliovaara are the second-seeded team in the competition. Jasmine Paolini has won the opening set 6-4 against Elina Svitolina at Philippe-Chatrier. Leading 5-4 with Svitolina serving, Paolini failed to convert the first two set points before converting the third. Svitolina had Paolini on the mat with a double break, but the latter kept her nerves and earned three breaks of serve. Can Svitolina make a comeback or is it a straight set win for Paolini? Tommy Paul has won the opening set against Alexei Popyrin at Court Simonne Mathieu. At 3-3, it seemed that the set would go into a tie-break, but then Paul mounted a strong comeback. Paul won three games in a row along with a break of serve. 14 unforced errors led to Popyrin's downfall in the set. Can Popyrin hit back in the second set? Tommy Paul and Alexei Popyrin are fighting it out in the fourth round at Suzanne Lenglen. Both players have earned a break each as the scoreline reads 3-3. Tie-breaker on the cards? Elina Svitolina was never going to be an easy opponent for Jasmine Paolini at Court Philippe-Chatrier, and here's why After the early break and a 3-0 lead, Paolini looked in cruise control. But Svitolina has earned the break back and is 2-3 down in the opening set. Jasmine Paolini is already a break up in the opening set with a 2-0 lead over Elina Svitolina. Paolini is on the charge and the pressure is on her Ukrainian opponent to bounce back. 12th seed Tommy Paul is currently up against Alexei Popyrin in the fourth round of the men's singles at Court Suzanne Lenglen. Paul has never been to the prequarters at Roland Garros, but here lies the chance for him. Jasmine Paolini, last year's runner-up, is currently up against the feisty Elina Svitolina at Court Philippe-Chatrier in the fourth round. Paolini is arguably the favourite, but Svitolina, with all her experience, shouldn't be undermined by any means. Court Philippe-Chatrier (play starts at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time) Jasmine Paolini vs Elina Svitolina Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz Lorenzo Musetti vs Holger Rune Court Suzanne-Lenglen (play starts at 2:30 PM IST, 11 AM local time) Alexei Popyrin vs Tommy Paul Liudmila Samsonova vs Qinwen Zheng Aryna Sabalenka vs Amanda Anisimova Frances Tiafoe vs Daniel Altmaier Indians on Day 8 of French Open 2025 Rohan 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)
Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
French Open 2025: Bopanna, Balaji shine to make it three Indians in men's doubles second round
The main draw of the French Open 2025 began on May 25, and star tennis players across the world joined the competition for glory. Indian players have also made their mark in the ongoing tournament. Three Indian players have advanced to the men's doubles round of 32. Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji, and Yuki Bhambri showcased their skills and determination with their brilliant performances on the clay courts of Paris. Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna paired with his Czech partner Adam Pavlasek secured a spot in the second round. The duo overcame a tough challenge from Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy, ending with a score of 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-1. The match lasted two hours and 11 minutes, with Bopanna and Pavlasek showing resilience. They converted four break points and won an impressive 68% of their first-serve points, dominating the deciding set to seal the victory. N Sriram Balaji, teaming up with Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela, delivered a masterclass in men's doubles. They defeated China's Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli with a dominating straight-set 6-2, 6-1 win. The match was over in just 51 minutes, highlighting the Indo-Mexican pair's talent. Balaji and Reyes-Varela seemed unstoppable. They fired four aces and won an outstanding 81% of their first-serve points. They converted four out of 10 break-point opportunities and claimed nearly half (49%) of the receiving points. Adding to India's success, Yuki Bhambri, alongside his American partner Robert Galloway, secured a victory against Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens. The match ended 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3, with Bhambri and Galloway showing great teamwork. Their ability to stay focused in the third set after a tight second set helped them advance to the round of 32. With Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji, and Yuki Bhambri all reaching the round of 32, Indian tennis fans have plenty to cheer about at Roland Garros 2025. Indian audiences can watch the French Open 2025 live on Sony Pictures Sports Network. Matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports channels and the live streaming will be available online on the SonyLIV and FanCode, apps and websites.
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
French Open: Bopanna, Balaji Progress As 3 Indians Enter Doubles Second Round
Last Updated: Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji advanced to the men's doubles second round at Roland Garros with contrasting French Open wins. Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji progressed to the men's doubles second round at Roland Garros with contrasting victories, making it three Indians in the round of 32 at the French Open. Bopanna, paired with Czech partner Adam Pavlasek, overcame Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-1 to secure their spot in the next round late on Wednesday. The duo converted four break points and won 68% of their first-serve points in the hard-fought match that lasted two hours and eleven minutes. In contrast, Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela breezed past China's Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-2, 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The Indo-Mexican pair dominated from start to finish, firing four aces, winning 81% of first-serve points, and converting four of ten break-point opportunities. Their aggressive returns also earned them nearly half (49%) of receiving points. With Balaji's win, three Indians have now reached the round of 32 in the men's doubles at Roland Garros. Earlier, Yuki Bhambri and American Robert Galloway had edged past Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3. First Published: May 29, 2025, 10:12 IST
NDTV
6 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
French Open: Rohan Bopanna, N Sriram Balaji Shine As Three Indians Reach Men's Doubles Second Round
Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji advanced to their respective men's doubles second round at Roland Garros with contrasting wins, making it three Indians in the round of 32 at the French Open. Bopanna and Czech partner Adam Pavlasek battled past Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-1 to advance to the next round late on Wednesday. The duo converted four break points and won 68% of their first-serve points in the hard-fought encounter that lasted two-hour and 11 minutes. Later, Balaji and his Mexican partner Miguel Reyes-Varela cruised past China's Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-2, 6-1 in just 51 minutes. The Indo-Mexican duo dominated from start to finish, firing four aces, winning 81 percent of first-serve points and converting four of 10 break-point opportunities. Their aggressive return also earned them nearly half (49%) of receiving points. With Balaji's win, three Indians have now made the round of 32 in the men's doubles at the Roland-Garros. Earlier, Yuki Bhambri and American Robert Galloway had edged past Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-3.
Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Roland Garros 2025, Men's doubles: Rohan Bopanna, Yuki Bhambri and NS.Balaji win first round matches
Age is just a number for Rohan Bopanna. The 45-year-old continues to impress the tennis world. Bopanna and his partner from Czechia, Adam Pavlasek, defeated American pair Robert Cash and James Tracy 7-6, 5-7, 6-1 and advanced to the 2nd round in Roland Garros 2025. The semi-finalist in 2022 and 2024 will be keen to add a French Open title to his 2024 Australian Open title. The pair will face a French pair in the 2nd round. 13th-seeded French pair Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul play countrymen Gregoire Barrere and Adrian Mannarino in the first round. It was a busy day for the Indians in the men's doubles event on Wednesday. India's Yuki Bhambri and the United States' Robert Galloway defeated the Dutch-German pair of Robin Haase and Hendrik Jebens 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. India's Rithvik Bollipalli and Colombia's Nicolas Barrientos lost to the Canadian-British pair of Gabriel Diallo and Jacob Fearnley 6-0, 6-2 in straight sets. India's and Mexico's Miguel Reyes-Varela defeated China's Yunchaokete Bu and Argentina's Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-2, 6-1 and capped a good day for the Indian contingent.
