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India Today
32 minutes ago
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- India Today
French Open: Alexander Zverev advances, Joao Fonseca knocked out by Jack Draper
Alexander Zverev continued his fine run at the French Open as he overcame Flavio Cobolli 6-2 7-6(4) 6-1 on Saturday, May 31 at Roland Garros to reach the fourth round for the 8th consecutive time. The magical run of Joao Fonseca, however, came to an end as he was berated by fifth seed Jack Draper in straight sets. Zverev broke early in the first set and hardly put a foot wrong during the course of the game. After losing the first set, Cobolli's seven-match winning streak looked to be in danger as a see-saw second set went into a tiebreaker. The German was able to edge past his Italian counterpart in the tiebreaker and looked to be in a hurry in the third set. He broke Cobolli in the fourth game and used his thunderous service game to win the game on his fourth match point. advertisementFrench Open 2025 Day 7 Live Updates Zverev said after the match the court was special to him and is hoping that his love story at Roland Garros continues on. "This court is special to me. Some of the best memories of my life are on this court and some of the worst memories of my life are on this court," Zverev said."It's a love story that has not yet had a happy ending. I hope the love story continues."Zverev has reached the final last year and will be aiming to go one better this time around and will face Tallon Griekspoor in the next round. Impressive Fonseca knocked out by DraperThe supremely talented Joao Fonseca's run at the French Open came to an end as he was dispatched by fifth seed Draper. The British star won the match with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time. advertisementFonseca had reached the third round without losing a set but struggled to find consistency against Draper. The young Brazilian was struggling to compete with the power and physicality put on show by Draper. The 23-year-old won 93 percent of his first-serve points and made Fonseca commit 38 unforced errors during the game. Draper will take on Alexander Bublik in the next round, after the Kazak star beat Henrique Rocha in straight sets.
France 24
an hour ago
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- France 24
Zverev advances to French Open fourth round
The three-time Grand Slam runner-up won through 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 in two hours 30 minutes, and next plays 35th-ranked Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor. "It's a tournament I look forward to the most during the year," said Zverev after his match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "Especially this court is so special to me. I've had some of the best and worst memories of my life on this court. "The crowd always supports me. The love story continues." Zverev has reached at least the semi-finals on each of his last four appearances at Roland Garros. "He (Cobolli) probably should have won the second set, but I kept fighting and then I had a bit of a mental advantage and it went my way." Griekspoor battled past American Ethan Quinn 4-6, 6-1, 6-7 (2/7), 6-1, 6-4 in three hours 16 minutes.
CNA
an hour ago
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- CNA
Zverev sees off Cobolli to reach French Open fourth round as usual
PARIS :Alexander Zverev continued his consistent form at the French Open when he overcame Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-2 7-6(4) 6-1 on Saturday to reach the fourth round of Roland Garros for an eighth consecutive year. Zverev, who is eyeing an elusive maiden Grand Slam title after making three finals including in Paris last year, broke in the first game on Court Philippe Chatrier and barely put a foot wrong all match. "This court is special to me. Some of the best memories of my life are on this court and some of the worst memories of my life are on this court," Zverev said. "It's a love story that has not yet had a happy ending. I hope the love story continues." After losing the opening set, Hamburg champion Cobolli's seven-match win streak looked in more danger when he lost a see-sawing second set in a tiebreak, as grey clouds over the court gave way to bright sunshine and made conditions challenging. "I was very hot at some point, but he started playing incredible tennis and not missing any balls," said Zverev, who next faces Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor. "He probably should have won the second set. But I won it and I then had a little mental advantage." Zverev placed an ice pack on his head during a changeover early in the third set and the 28-year-old appeared in a hurry to wrap up the match as he broke in the fourth game, leaving Cobolli with a mountain to climb. There was no stopping Zverev, as the German cranked up his thunderous serve to prevail on his fourth matchpoint, before he embraced his opponent.
Reuters
an hour ago
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- Reuters
Zverev sees off Cobolli to reach French Open fourth round as usual
PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) - Alexander Zverev continued his consistent form at the French Open when he overcame Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-2 7-6(4) 6-1 on Saturday to reach the fourth round of Roland Garros for an eighth consecutive year. Zverev, who is eyeing an elusive maiden Grand Slam title after making three finals including in Paris last year, broke in the first game on Court Philippe Chatrier and barely put a foot wrong all match. "This court is special to me. Some of the best memories of my life are on this court and some of the worst memories of my life are on this court," Zverev said. "It's a love story that has not yet had a happy ending. I hope the love story continues." After losing the opening set, Hamburg champion Cobolli's seven-match win streak looked in more danger when he lost a see-sawing second set in a tiebreak, as grey clouds over the court gave way to bright sunshine and made conditions challenging. "I was very hot at some point, but he started playing incredible tennis and not missing any balls," said Zverev, who next faces Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor. "He probably should have won the second set. But I won it and I then had a little mental advantage." Zverev placed an ice pack on his head during a changeover early in the third set and the 28-year-old appeared in a hurry to wrap up the match as he broke in the fourth game, leaving Cobolli with a mountain to climb. There was no stopping Zverev, as the German cranked up his thunderous serve to prevail on his fourth matchpoint, before he embraced his opponent. "You're going to win much more," Hamburg native Zverev said, bringing a smile to Cobolli's face.
TimesLIVE
an hour ago
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- TimesLIVE
Zverev sees off Cobolli to reach French Open fourth round as usual
Alexander Zverev continued his consistent form at the French Open when he overcame Italian Flavio Cobolli 6-2 7-6(4) 6-1 on Saturday to reach the fourth round of Roland Garros for an eighth consecutive year. Zverev, who is eyeing an elusive maiden Grand Slam title after making three finals including in Paris last year, broke in the first game on Court Philippe Chatrier and barely put a foot wrong all match. "This court is special to me. Some of the best memories of my life are on this court and some of the worst memories of my life are on this court," Zverev said. "It's a love story that has not yet had a happy ending. I hope the love story continues." After losing the opening set, Hamburg champion Cobolli's seven-match win streak looked in more danger when he lost a see-sawing second set in a tiebreak, as grey clouds over the court gave way to bright sunshine and made conditions challenging. Roaring into R4 🗣️ #RolandGarros — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 31, 2025 "I was very hot at some point, but he started playing incredible tennis and not missing any balls," said Zverev, who next faces Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor. "He probably should have won the second set. But I won it and I then had a little mental advantage." Zverev placed an ice pack on his head during a changeover early in the third set and the 28-year-old appeared in a hurry to wrap up the match as he broke in the fourth game, leaving Cobolli with a mountain to climb. There was no stopping Zverev, as the German cranked up his thunderous serve to prevail on his fourth matchpoint, before he embraced his opponent.
