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Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Sabalenka sets the stage as French Open awaits Nadal tribute
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez in action during her first round match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina serves during her first round match against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova in action during her first round match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 China's Qinwen Zheng in action during her first round match against Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS - World number one Aryna Sabalenka sounded an early warning siren to her French Open rivals when she dismantled Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round while fans braved sharp spells of rain ahead of a special salute to Rafa Nadal on Sunday. China's Zheng Qinwen followed Sabalenka into the second round, returning to the venue of her Olympic gold last year and thumping 2021 runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova before Lorenzo Musetti beat Yannick Hanfmann in the afternoon sun. With the day session on Court Philippe Chatrier wrapped up, Roland Garros hummed with anticipation as fans gathered for the evening showpiece to honour retired Spanish great Rafa Nadal at the site of his 14 French Open triumphs. Three-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka ensured everything was on schedule as she cranked up her huge serve and forehand in front of a sparse crowd under the roof of the main showcourt to blow away her opponent 6-1 6-0 in an hour. The writing was on the wall for a dejected Rakhimova when the 27-year-old Sabalenka broke for a 3-0 lead in the second set after scampering for a ball which had clipped the net cord and getting a forehand winner. The Belarusian top seed, who is bidding for her maiden French Open title, was delighted with the clinical performance that extended her winning streak in the opening round of Grand Slams to 18 before she paid homage to Nadal on his big day. "He was an inspiration for me, the hard work he put in is incredible. He's a nice guy and he worked super hard to achieve everything he did," Sabalenka said. "I'm really looking forward to the ceremony tonight." Zheng crushed Pavlyuchenkova 6-4 6-3 later to extend her winning run on Parisian clay to seven matches while Ukraine's Elina Svitolina dropped only two games in a 6-1 6-1 win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who secured her first win since her maternity break at the Italian Open this month, was an early casualty after her 3-6 6-0 6-4 defeat by Swiss Viktorija Golubic. Germany's Eva Lys produced an upset, beating American 28th seed Peyton Stearns 6-0 6-3, while Canadian qualifier Victoria Mboko marked her Grand Slam main-draw debut with a 6-1 7-6(4) victory over New Zealand's Lulu Sun. Hamad Medjedovic became the first player into the men's second round with a 6-3 6-3 7-6(2) win over Kamil Majchrzak and he was joined by local hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who hit 12 aces to beat Belgium's Zizou Bergs 4-6 6-3 7-6(5) 6-4. Musetti had little trouble seeing off qualifier Hanfmann 7-5 6-2 6-0 but American 12th seed Tommy Paul had to overcame a slow start and rain interruptions to beat lucky loser Elmer Moller 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3 6-1. "It was a weird match from the jump with the wind and the rain on and off, it being a little colder," Rome semi-finalist Paul said. "He came out playing well, ready to go. I started a little slow, also a little nervous. After that first set, I felt like I was able to loosen up and really start playing my game better." Paul's compatriot Ben Shelton will take on Italian Lorenzo Sonego to bring proceedings to a close in the evening. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Sabalenka, Svitolina make fast starts at French Open
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina serves during her first round match against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in action during her first round match against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina serves during her first round match against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS - Aryna Sabalenka sent out an early warning to her French Open rivals as the world number one produced a dominant display to outclass Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round while Elina Svitolina also made an impressive start on Sunday. China's Zheng Qinwen will look to follow the pair into the second round when she returns to the venue of her 2024 Olympic gold medal to play former runner-up Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova before Lorenzo Musetti meets Yannick Hanfmann. A grand tribute is planned for 14-times champion Rafa Nadal following the day session on Court Philippe Chatrier after which American Ben Shelton and Italian Lorenzo Sonego will bring proceedings to a close in the evening. Three-times Grand Slam champion Sabalenka ensured that everything was on schedule as she cranked up her serve in front of a small crowd under the roof of the main showcourt to blow her opponent away 6-1 6-0 in exactly an hour. The writing was on the wall for a dejected Rakhimova when the 27-year-old Sabalenka broke for a 3-0 lead in the second set after scampering to a ball which had clipped the net cord and crushing a forehand winner. "I'm super happy to be back in Paris," said Belarusian Sabalenka, who is looking to improve on her run to the semi-finals in 2023. "I love playing in front of you guys and I'm excited. The first rounds are always tricky ... but I'm super happy to get the win and go through." Up next for the Madrid champion is either Jil Teichmann or qualifier Lucrezia Stefanini. Ukraine's Svitolina dropped only two games in her 6-1 6-1 demolition of Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez on Court Suzanne Lenglen while Germany's Eva Lys took out American 28th seed Peyton Stearns 6-0 6-3. Twice Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, who secured her first win since returning from maternity leave at the Italian Open last week, was another early casualty in Paris following her 3-6 6-0 6-4 defeat by Swiss Viktorija Golubic. Serbia's Hamad Medjedovic became the first player into the men's second round with a 6-3 6-3 7-6(2) victory over Poland's Kamil Majchrzak. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
25-05-2025
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- Reuters
French Open Day One
PARIS, May 25 (Reuters) - Highlights of the first day at the French Open on Sunday (times GMT): Play began under cloudy skies with the temperature at Roland Garros hovering around 17 degrees Celsius. Showers and a thunderstorm are forecast early in the day. In the women's singles first round, Ukrainian 13th seed Elina Svitolina opens her campaign against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Aryna Sabalenka will begin her bid for a first crown at Roland Garros when she meets Russian Kamilla Rakhimova on Court Philippe-Chatrier. SUNDAY'S ORDER OF PLAY ON MAIN SHOWCOURTS (prefix number denotes seeding) COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER (play begins at 1000 GMT) 1-Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) v Kamilla Rakhimova (Russia) Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia) v 8-Zheng Qinwen (China) 8-Lorenzo Musetti (Italy) v Yannick Hanfmann (Germany) Not before 2015 GMT 13-Ben Shelton (United States) v Lorenzo Sonego (Italy) COURT SUZANNE-LENGLEN (play begins at 0900 GMT) Zeynep Sonmez (Turkey) v 13-Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) 31-Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (France) v Zizou Bergs(Belgium) 15-Frances Tiafoe (United States) v Roman Safiullin (Russia) 4-Jasmine Paolini (Italy) v Yuan Yue (China) COURT SIMONNE-MATHIEU (play begins at 0900 GMT) Elmer Moller (Denmark) v 12-Tommy Paul (United States) 11-Diana Shnaider (Russia) v Anastasiya Soboleva (Ukraine) 18-Donna Vekic (Croatia) v Anna Blinkova (Russia) 21-Tomas Machac (Czech Republic) v Quentin Halys (France) READ MORE: Sabalenka launches French Open campaign, Musetti aims high Alcaraz, Sinner rivalry takes centre stage in French Open's post-Nadal era Raducanu overcomes fear of needles to manage back injury ahead of French Open Britain's Draper a big threat at French Open, says McEnroe Djokovic beats Hurkacz to win 100th title at Geneva Open Holder Swiatek faces tough challenge to French Open dominance Sinner drawn in packed top half at French Open Nadal enjoying pain-free life as French Open looms
Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
French Open Day One
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez in action during her first round match against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in action during her first round match against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez REUTERS/Lisi Niesner PARIS - Highlights of the first day at the French Open on Sunday (times GMT): 0910 PLAY UNDERWAY Play began under cloudy skies with the temperature at Roland Garros hovering around 17 degrees Celsius. Showers and a thunderstorm are forecast early in the day. In the women's singles first round, Ukrainian 13th seed Elina Svitolina opens her campaign against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Aryna Sabalenka will begin her bid for a first crown at Roland Garros when she meets Russian Kamilla Rakhimova on Court Philippe-Chatrier. SUNDAY'S ORDER OF PLAY ON MAIN SHOWCOURTS (prefix number denotes seeding) COURT PHILIPPE-CHATRIER (play begins at 1000 GMT) 1-Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) v Kamilla Rakhimova (Russia) Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia) v 8-Zheng Qinwen (China) 8-Lorenzo Musetti (Italy) v Yannick Hanfmann (Germany) Not before 2015 GMT 13-Ben Shelton (United States) v Lorenzo Sonego (Italy) COURT SUZANNE-LENGLEN (play begins at 0900 GMT) Zeynep Sonmez (Turkey) v 13-Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) 31-Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (France) v Zizou Bergs(Belgium) 15-Frances Tiafoe (United States) v Roman Safiullin (Russia) 4-Jasmine Paolini (Italy) v Yuan Yue (China) COURT SIMONNE-MATHIEU (play begins at 0900 GMT) Elmer Moller (Denmark) v 12-Tommy Paul (United States) 11-Diana Shnaider (Russia) v Anastasiya Soboleva (Ukraine) 18-Donna Vekic (Croatia) v Anna Blinkova (Russia) 21-Tomas Machac (Czech Republic) v Quentin Halys (France) READ MORE: Sabalenka launches French Open campaign, Musetti aims high Alcaraz, Sinner rivalry takes centre stage in French Open's post-Nadal era Raducanu overcomes fear of needles to manage back injury ahead of French Open Britain's Draper a big threat at French Open, says McEnroe Djokovic beats Hurkacz to win 100th title at Geneva Open Holder Swiatek faces tough challenge to French Open dominance Sinner drawn in packed top half at French Open Nadal enjoying pain-free life as French Open looms REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
USA Today
28-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Merida Open Akron Betting Odds and Match Previews for February 28, 2025, Women's Singles
In the Merida Open Akron quarterfinals today, there are four matches, including No. 10-ranked Emma Navarro matching up with No. 88 Zeynep Sonmez. The 23-year-old Navarro is 6-4 this year, and still looking for her first tournament win. Sonmez has not won any of her five tournaments so far this year, posting an overall 3-5 record. For a breakdown of the four Merida Open Akron matches today, read our betting odds preview below. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 12:14 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Today's matches at the Merida Open Akron Maya Joint vs. Elina Avanesyan ( 3:00 PM ET) — Match odds and preview ( 3:00 PM ET) — Match odds and preview Emiliana Arango vs. Rebecca Sramkova ( 4:10 PM ET) ( 4:10 PM ET) Emma Navarro vs. Zeynep Sonmez ( 7:00 PM ET) ( 7:00 PM ET) Daria Saville vs. Paula Badosa ( 8:10 PM ET) — Match odds and preview Odds to win the 2025 Merida Open Akron Paula Badosa (+170) Elina Avanesyan (+600) Maya Joint (+650) Beatriz Haddad Maia (+1100) Magda Linette (+1400) Daria Saville (+1600) Zeynep Sonmez (+2200) Francesca Jones (+2200) Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
