The French Open quarter-finals continue at Roland Garros this afternoon with three matches to determine who will reach the final four.
On next is a fascinating encounter between the women’s number two seed Aryna Sabalenka and 17-year-old rising star Mirra Andreeva for a place in the semi-finals. Sabalenka has yet to be challenge in her campaign but her teenaged opponent has proven she can knock out big names having beaten Victoria Azarenka over three sets in the second round.
The winner will face a surprise in the last-four. That’s after Jasmine Paolini stunned Elena Rybakina on Court Philippe-Chatrier to reach her first grand slam semi-final. The 28-year-old Italian and 12th seed prevailed 6-2 4-6 6-4 against the former Wimbledon champion Rybakina and is an unlikely addition to the semi-final line-up in Paris.
The evening’s action will see the final men’s quarter-final with Alexander Zverev facing Alex de Minaur. Casper Ruud had been scheduled to play Novak Djokovic before the Serbian’s withdrawal from the tournament yesterday. Djokovic underwent a MRI scan after he limped through a five-set thriller against Francisco Cerundolo on Monday, which revealed a “torn medial meniscus in his right knee”.
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French Open LIVE: Latest tennis scores and results from Roland Garros
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French Open quarter-finals are underway at Roland Garros
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Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open sending Casper Ruud through to semi-finals
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Elena Rybakina faces Jasmine Paolini in first match on Court Philippe Chatrier
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Aryna Sabalenka to play 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva
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Alexander Zverev versus Alex de Minaur headlines evening session, not before 7.15pm
*Aryna Sabalenka 3-4 Mirra Andreeva
16:21 , Mike Jones
Aryna Sabalenka has had a word with the umpire and doesn’t look completely happy out there. She’s called for the trainer and keeps on grimacing.
Mirra Andreeva is being forced to wait as a doctor comes out too.
Aryna Sabalenka 3-4 Mirra Andreeva*
16:20 , Mike Jones
Things are going wrong for Sabalenka. She’s hittin too many balls flat and heavy with errors gifting points to Andreeva. Sabalenka’s worry seems to be her own serve and sees losing focus during the rally.
Andreeva challenges her with a drop shot that Sabalenka gets to this time. Her return comes across court but Andreeva whips it back to take the point.
Andreeva has a couple of break points. Sabalenka manages to save the first one. She can’t save the second one and pings a forehand into the net.
Mirra Andreeva has the break and takes the lead!
Aryna Sabalenka 3-3 Mirra Andreeva*
16:16 , Mike Jones
Sabalenka is really struggling to find her mojo. She’s hanging back behind the baseline allowing Andreeva to play a fairly standard drop shot and move ahead in the game.
A change of raquet for Sabalenka doesn’t help her and she gives up the ghost when another shot is dropped over the net. Andreeva tries to see out this game and does so after Sabalenka punts one over the back.
Aryna Sabalenka 3-2 Mirra Andreeva*
16:11 , Mike Jones
Aryna Sabalenka continues to struggle with her own serve as Andreeva starts to find her feet. She meets Sabalenka’s power shots then flicks a backhand drop shot over the net to move 15-30 ahead.
However, that only seems to spur on her opponent. The next rally is won by Sabalenka with a smash before she miscues an attempted volley and hits the net.
Sabalenka blazes a backhand across the court to save the break point. She faults twice from deuce to put Andreeva back on serve. It’s strange that Sabalenka is struggling with her serve so much.
*Aryna Sabalenka 3-1 Mirra Andreeva
16:05 , Mike Jones
Sabalenka doesn’t let the previous game get to her as she takes the attack to Andreeva’s serve. It’s a quick game with every point coming to Sabalenka who even gets a shot to clip the tape and fall onto the teenager’s side of court.
There’s work for Andreeva to do from her own serve as this match goes on.
Aryna Sabalenka 2-1 Mirra Andreeva*
16:01 , Mike Jones
Sabalenka doesn’t look settled on her own serve. She’s already made three double faults in this set. Another error from the world No. 2 sees her punt a backhand out of play leaving Andreeva with two break points.
Another double fault sends the game Andreeva’s way.
*Aryna Sabalenka 2-0 Mirra Andreeva
15:58 , Mike Jones
Andreeva unleashes a fine forehand that beats Sabalenka to get her on the board. A solid serve next up puts the teenager into the lead before Sabalenka responds with a fizzing backhand that Andreeva can only work into the net.
An attempted drop shot from Sabalenka doesn’t work with Andreeva flying up the pitch and winning with her return. Sabalenka draws level at deuce putting a ton of pressure on the youngster.
A powerful backhand winner takes Sabalenka up to a break point and she clinches it with a fierce forehand return.
Aryna Sabalenka 1-0 Mirra Andreeva*
15:53 , Mike Jones
Sabalenka makes quick work of the first game despite opening up with a double fault. Andreeva has a poor record against Sabalenka and has never beaten her.
Can she come up with a solid gameplan today?
Aryna Sabalenka vs Mirra Andreeva
15:49 , Mike Jones
The final women’s quarter-final is about to begin. Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva have been warming up on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Sabalenka will have the first serve.
Elena Rybakina beaten in three sets 2-6 6-4 4-6 by Jasmine Paolini
15:48 , Mike Jones
A final word from Paolini: “Merci beaucoup! Merci beaucoup! It is my first time playing on this beautiful court. It’s a pleasure, really a privilege and I’m happy that I got the win in my first match here. This is one of the best courts in tennis, for sure.”
Elena Rybakina beaten in three sets 2-6 6-4 4-6 by Jasmine Paolini
15:44 , Mike Jones
More from Paolini who spoke about recovering after losing the second set: “I just tried to stay there every point, to forget what happened in the second set because it can happen, it’s tennis, so it’s normal.
“I managed to come back and I just accept that and fight again. Thank you guys, thank you very much for cheering for me.”
Elena Rybakina beaten in three sets 2-6 6-4 4-6 by Jasmine Paolini
15:43 , Mike Jones
Jasmine Paolini’s reaction: “Thank you, it’s an unbelievable feeling. It was a really tough match. I was a bit too emotional in the second set. I said to myself ‘ok, it is good’.
“She [Elena Rybakina] is a great champion so it can happen. I tried to hit every ball and it worked, I am here.”
Elena Rybakina beaten in three sets 2-6 6-4 4-6 by Jasmine Paolini
15:37 , Mike Jones
According to Opta, Jasmine Paolini and Jannik Sinner’s success means there will be Italian players in the semi-finals of both the men’s and women’s singles at a Grand Slam for the first time in the Open era.
Elena Rybakina beaten in three sets 2-6 6-4 4-6 by Jasmine Paolini
15:35 , Mike Jones
Elena Rybakina beaten in three sets 2-6 6-4 4-6 by Jasmine Paolini
15:29 , Mike Jones
What a result for Jasmine Paolini. The Italian started in rapid fashion and flew through the first set with aplomb. Elena Rybakina then fought back and claimed the second set.
Paolini stuch to her guns and responded. Despite her serve being under threat constantly in the third set, she held her own and managed to get over the line.
Paolini is now in the French Open semi-finals for the first time.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 4-6 Jasmine Paolini
15:27 , Mike Jones
It’s another error from Rybakina to start this crucial game. She pumps the ball too long. Paolini’s next serve is smoked back by Rybakina who lands one on the baseline which the Italian drills too long on her own return. 15-15.
A miscue from Rybakina then goes flying off her raquet and hits the umpire. Paolini edges in front. Rybakina draws level after executing a perfect forehand to whip the ball past Paolini as she darts the wrong way. 30-30.
Now then. Rybakina is just trying to stay in the rally but loops a forehand too long and there’s a match point for Paolini here…
… she gets it! Elena Rybakina punts a backhand too long and Jasmine Paolini wins the match!
Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 4-5 Jasmine Paolini*
15:22 , Mike Jones
Oh here we go. Rybakina’s errors have crept back into her game meaning she goes 15-40 behind on her own serve. There’s two chances for Paolini to break but she only needs one!
Paolini will be serving to win the match.
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 4-4 Jasmine Paolini
15:18 , Mike Jones
Paolini is re-introducing the levels she had in the first set. She’s working Rybakina around the court and taking on the winning shots when they’re available.
Another hold to love!
Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 4-3 Jasmine Paolini*
15:15 , Mike Jones
That’s superb from Rybakina. A hold of serve to love to edge her closer to winning the match. She’ll be hoping to break Paolini now so that the opportunity is there to serve for the win.
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 3-3 Jasmine Paolini
15:13 , Mike Jones
This is a big game for Paolini. She hasn’t held serve in a while and knows that if Rybakina wins this one then the match will go against her.
The Italian looks to control things from the centre of the court and tries to keep the ball deep. Rybakina in pushed on the back foot and can only focus on keeping the ball in play. A couple of errors send Paolini 40-15 ahead.
Rybakina then latches onto a smash to keep the game going andput some doubt in Paolini’s head. The Italian then makes a mistake and takes the game to deuce.
Paolini remains in the mix though with a fine drop shot before Rybakina punts a return of serve too long. All square in the third.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 3-2 Jasmine Paolini*
15:06 , Mike Jones
Despite a wonderfully good forehand winner from Paolini, she errs too many times to trouble Rybakina who holds her serve first in the third set to extend her lead.
This match may be slipping away from the Italian.
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 2-2 Jasmine Paolini
15:03 , Mike Jones
Three breaks of serve to start the third set, can Paolini be the first one to hold and secure her break of serve?
Maybe. Paolini sees to be playing with more confidence and is even coming up to the net to put the pressure on Rybakina. Both players trade blows and points until the score is 30-30.
A blistering backhand from Rybakina blazes the ball across court. Paolini manages to defend and push it just over the net but Rybakina flies forward and turns it back to claim the point!
Paolini holds her nerve to draw level at deuce but she’s still under pressure. No more so than having to defend three break points which she just about manages to do.
The fourth deuce though gets away from her and Rybakina wins the longest game of the match.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 1-2 Jasmine Paolini*
14:52 , Mike Jones
Paolini is now the one growing increasingly frustrated. She knows the opportunity is here to win the match but can’t raise her level to meet it.
Rybakina flicks another backhand wide to gift Paolini a break point. A fine serve wide sees Paolini only manage to loop the ball into the court.
Rybakina unleashes on a cross court forehand but smokes it too long! Paolini breaks!
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 1-1 Jasmine Paolini
14:49 , Mike Jones
Rybakina broke Paolini twice in the previous set so there’s a bit of pressure on this game for the Italian. She starts well and forces Rybakina into the net but the Kazakhstani responds with a flat backhand that beats Paolini.
The Italian starts muttering to herself as she loses another point. Rybakina then positions the next rally perfectly and as Paolini switches to the forehand she’s well set to drill home another winner.
Rybakina breaks back immediately.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 0-1 Jasmine Paolini*
14:46 , Mike Jones
We’ll see if Paolini can shake off the disappointment of losing the previous set. The momentum is with Rybakina who has regained her tag as favourite to progress now.
However, Rybakina makes three errors in a row from her own serve and leaves Paolini with three break points.
The first one goes to Rybakina who then comes up to net in the next rally. A soft volley just lands in play before Paolini, who should win, smash a forehand into the net.
The third break point finally goes Paolini’s way as Rybakina blazes a forehand into the net trying to go down the line. Can she hold now?
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 6-4 Jasmine Paolini
14:40 , Mike Jones
Paolini gets her service game off to a good start by claiming the first two points but Rybakina starts to muller the ball at her and collects the next two.
At 30-30, Rybakina wins the rally to open up a set point. Paolini misses her first serve, allowing Rybakina to get on the front foot. She forces Paolini deep then comes to the net.
The Italian’s defence is okay but she pumps one over the back and the set goes begging.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 5-4 Jasmine Paolini*
14:35 , Mike Jones
Rybakina hasn’t been able to get it together for a sustained period in this match. She’ll play a few unbelievable rallies then make consecutive errors to undo her own hard work.
Paolini keeps smiling but she’s nervous. She’s so close to winning but also so far away.
Rybakina is solid from 30-30 despite Paolini’s best efforts and completes another hold of serve. One more break and she will win the second set.
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 4-4 Jasmine Paolini – BREAK!
14:31 , Mike Jones
The wind has picked up making things a touch trickier. Especially for Rybakina who has been so for away from her best level. The last time Paolini went ahead in this set she failed to hold her own serve.
Now she’s in a good place, 30-15 up with Rybakina frustrated at the amount of errors she’s made. A double handed backhand from Paolini sets up Rybakina to go down the line but she pings her shot into the net.
There’s a couple of chances for Paolini to hold now but she doesn’t take either of them. Deuce.
Rybakina digs in again though and manages to break straight back! This match is fantastic viewing.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 3-4 Jasmine Paolini* – BREAK
14:24 , Mike Jones
Paolini is still searching for the opportunity to break. She’s sticking in games and chipping away at the score. At 15-30, Rybakina peppers the back of court before coming up to the net and volleying in the winner.
Rybakina follows up with a missed first serve allowing Paolini to go after the second one. A rally develops with both women matching each other for power.
Rybakina switches to go down the line but finds the net and Paolini has a break point.
She takes it! Rybakina whips her wrists over a forehand but pushes her shot too wide. Big miss.
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 3-3 Jasmine Paolini
14:20 , Mike Jones
In the second set Rybakina has made eight unforced errors (down from 16 in the first) with Paolini six (up from one). Three mistakes in a row from Rybakina, the last pumping the ball too long, gives Paolini the chance to hold serve.
She doesn’t take the first opportunity as Rybakina blazes a forehand back at her which she can’t get back.
Oh my! Paolini takes her second chance with a superb backhand down the line that leaves Rybakina rooted to the spot. All square in the second set.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 3-2 Jasmine Paolini*
14:15 , Mike Jones
There’s always a moment that the momentum begins to change when underdogs start getting the better of the favourite. Paolini has been the better player so far but Rybakina is playing better and there are more mistakes creeping into Paolini’s game.
Rybakina holds her serve to 15 to win two games in a row. She looks dangerous now.
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 2-2 Jasmine Paolini – BREAK!
14:12 , Mike Jones
Paolini needs to maintain her focus. She can see the finish line after that break but has to ensure she holds her own serve. A mishit from Rybakina gives her the first point but Paolini errs twice in a row to go behind on her own serve for the first time in the match.
A flat return from Rybakina forces Paolini into the net and the Kazakhstani has her first break points. She’s got two opportunities to break back immediately and just misses out in the first rally after pushing the ball too deep.
A second, furious rally ensues with Paolini taking the risk of a drop shot. She executes it perfectly though and draws level at deuce.
Rybakina is starting to hit the ball harder and faster making Paolini react quicker and with less accuracy. She sends down a double fault and Rybakina breaks back!
Elena Rybakina 2-6 1-2 Jasmine Paolini* – BREAK!
14:06 , Mike Jones
It seems as though every error from Rybakina is followed up with a blistering serve that is either; an ace, or a failed return.
Paolini is taking the help and moves 15-30 in front. Her eyes light up for a cross court backhand winner but she’s too deep behind the baseline to get it over the net.
Oh wow! Rybakina gifts another point, and a break chance, to Paolini who then goes after a second serve. She mullers a backhand across court, gets the ball to hit the sideline and wins the point and the game.
It’s a break in the second set!
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 1-1 Jasmine Paolini
14:02 , Mike Jones
The danger for Paolini is that Rybakina suddenly finds her rhythm which is looking increasingly more likely. The Italian loses the first point of her service game but digs deep in the next rally and waits for Rybakina’s error which pushes a shot wide.
Paolini wins the next point but Rybakina drills a double handed backhand down the line to draw level at 30-30 and send a warning that she’s warming up for this quarter-final.
Paolini manages to get the hold.
Elena Rybakina 2-6 1-0 Jasmine Paolini*
13:58 , Mike Jones
Can Rybakina rally in the second set? She’s got the first serve once again.
Jasmine Paolini is happy to extend these rallies and try to get Rybakina moving with shots that go wide and long into the back sections of the court.
Rybakina’s power is keeping her in the game though and she moves to 30-30 before Paolini pumps a return of serve over the back of court.
A wide serve to the backhand takes Rybakina to the hold.
*Elena Rybakina 2-6 Jasmine Paolini
13:53 , Mike Jones
Paolini takes the first set!
That was an unexpected cruise through the first set. The Italian only dropped one point from her own serve. She was helped massively by Rybakina’s poor play.
It only took 29 minutes and Rybakina needs to come up with a new plan of action to counter this momentum.
Elena Rybakina 2-5 Jasmine Paolini*
13:49 , Mike Jones
Oh wow. Rybakina’s unforced error count is now up to 13 as she allows Paolini to move 15-40 up and is facing another two break points.
An ace sees her save the first one before a wonderful driving forehand down the line beats Paolini for pace and takes the game to deuce.
A double fault continues Rybakina’s woes before she gifts the game to Paolini by smashing the ball long. The Italian is serving to win the first set now.
*Elena Rybakina 2-4 Jasmine Paolini
13:45 , Mike Jones
This is unbelievably impressive work from Paolini. Yet another hold of serve to love. She’s had three of them from three attempts and is now on track to win this opening set.
Elena Rybakina 2-3 Jasmine Paolini*
13:43 , Mike Jones
Rybakina looks uncertain through these opening matches. Paolini is a buzz of energy and pace as she darts around the court to defend.
A blazing backhand down the line moves her 15-30 ahead and there’s another potential break threatening here.
Rybakina forces the error to draw level then gets unlucky as she clips the tape and sees the ball loop out of play. Break point for Paolini.
The Italian goes after a cross court forehand but pushes it too far and knocks the ball wide. Deuce.
Rybakina moves through the gears and makes her hold of serve but she’s still a break down and has to take the attack to Paolini at some point.
*Elena Rybakina 1-3 Jasmine Paolini
13:37 , Mike Jones
There’s a sluggish nature to Rybakina’s play, she’s made six unforced errors so far and hasn’t put any pressure on Paolini’s serve. The Italian holds to love with a fantastic flick down the line after Rybakina attempts another drop shot.
She moves two games ahead once more.
Elena Rybakina 1-2 Jasmine Paolini*
13:33 , Mike Jones
Rybakina needs to win this game and put a halt to Paolini’s momentum. An ace down the centre line helps things to bring here level at 15-15.
Paolini is so quick along the baseline that her defence is tough to beat, Rybakina attempts to do so with a drop but fails to get it over the net.
The Italian is given another two break points but Rybakina saves the first with a beltin’ serve. She serves the second with an equally good one. Deuce.
Her serve is starting to cause trouble. Paolini barely gets it back before Rybakina blasts her own return into the far corner. She goes on to hold and win the game.
*Elena Rybakina 0-2 Jasmine Paolini
13:30 , Mike Jones
Paolini looks to hold her own serve now and gets the first point on the board after Rybakina sends a forehand long. The Kazakhstani then sets up a perfect rally but misses out on her backhand down the line and the point goes to her opponent.
Paolini takes the next point with a pacey forehand but another error from Rybakina completes the hold of serve.
Elena Rybakina 0-1 Jasmine Paolini* – BREAK!
13:27 , Mike Jones
Elena Rybakina looks a bit nervous and a couple of errors brings Jasmine Paolini a couple of break points. She looks to secure the break with a backhand down the line but finds the net.
Rybakina then brings the game to deuce despite a shaky serve. Paolini then targets the forehand with a touch of spin on the ball, Rybakina looks to counter with a slice but sends it wide.
Another break point for the Italian…
… she takes it. As the next rally goes on Paolini unleashes on a powerful backhand and Rybakina fails to get the ball back.
*Elena Rybakina 0-0 Jasmine Paolini
13:24 , Mike Jones
The opening game sees Elena Rybakina serve off. Jasmine Paolini gets back the return and is then forced wide to the right as Rybakina strides up to the net.
Paolini whips a forehand return across the court and beats her opponent bringing her the first point of the match.
Elena Rybakina 0-0 Jasmine Paolini
13:21 , Mike Jones
This is Jasmine Paolini’s first appearance on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros. Can she force her way to a semi-final place and knock out the No. 4 seed this afternoon?
Elena Rybakina vs Jasmine Paolini
13:17 , Mike Jones
Here come the players. Jasmine Paolini is the first to stride out onto the court, she looks happy, has a big smile on her face and seems ready for this one.
Elena Rybakina waves to the crowd as she comes out onto Court Philippe Chatrier. Rybakina is the huge favourite to win this one but perhaps Paolini can cause a shock?
Elena Rybakina vs Jasmine Paolini
13:09 , Mike Jones
To watch the latest matches from the French Open, Eurosport is the place to be. It is currently airing the best of yesterday’s action before starting live coverage of Elena Rybakina vs Jasmine Paolini at quarter past one.
Elena Rybakina vs Jasmine Paolini
13:00 , Mike Jones
It’s almost time for the first women’s singles quarter-final of the day. Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini will do battle on Court Philippe Chatrier at 1.15pm BST.
One of them will head to the semi-finals and await the winner of Aryna Sabalenka vs Mirra Andreeva who’s quarter-final clash follows them on the main court.
In the other side of the draw women’s world No. 1 Iga Swiatek takes on American star Coco Gauff.
‘Pressure on Swiatek’ says Gauff
12:54 , Mike Jones
Coco Gauff doesn’t have a good record against Iga Swiatek. She has lost 10 of the 11 meetings with the Pole and has never beaten her on clay.
However, insists that despite Swiatek’s blistering form, the pressure will be on her nemesis.
“Potapova isn’t me. I’m not Vondrousova,” she said. “It doesn’t mean anything. Maybe I could lose with the same score, maybe not, but I’m going to go in and just try to win.
“I have nothing to lose, all the pressure is on her.”
Iga Swiatek on facing Coco Gauff in semi-finals
12:48 , Mike Jones
The women’s world No.1 Iga Swiatek know she faces a tricky match when she goes up against Coco Gauff in the semi-finals of the French Open.
“I think her mental game is a little bit better,” said Swiatek. “Before it was, you know, kind of easier to ‘crack her’, I would say, when you were leading.
“But, I mean, it’s normal that she’s making progress. She’s at that age that everything goes pretty nicely, that if you’re working hard then you will get progress.
“She’s probably doing that, and probably every aspect of her game is a little bit better, because it’s different being a teenager on the tour and then being a more mature player.”
Murray on skipping Surbiton
12:42 , Mike Jones
“Unfortunately, I won’t be back to defend my title at the Surbiton Trophy this year,” Murray confirmed, having admitted that he was “struggling a little bit” with his back after the French Open.
“It’s such a great tournament with amazing fans so it’s been a tough decision but one my team and I felt we needed to make.”
Andy Murray confirms grass court schedule for Wimbledon after pulling out of Surbiton
12:36 , Mike Jones
Andy Murray has confirmed he will skip the Surbiton Trophy in preparation for Wimbledon this year after contending with a back complaint.
After a first-round exit at the French Open to Stan Wawrinka, Murray joined forces with Dan Evans in the men’s doubles, but Thiago Seyboth Wild and Sebastian Baez proved too strong, prevailing in two tie-breaks to win 7-6 (6) 7-6 (3).
And after winning the Surbiton Trophy last year during his grass court season, Murray has opted to instead miss Surbiton and will now play in Stuttgart before appearing at Queen’s and Eastbourne.
Andy Murray confirms grass court schedule in build-up to Wimbledon
French Open: Tournament schedule
12:30 , Mike Jones
Wednesday 5 June: Men’s quarter finals, women’s quarter finals
Thursday 6 June: Women’s singles, semi-finals
Friday 7 June: Men’s singles, semi-finals
Saturday 8 June
11am: Wheelchair final
Not before 3pm: Women’s singles final
Not before 5pm: Men’s doubles final
Sunday 9 June
11:30am: Women’s doubles final
Not before 3pm: Men’s singles final
Is the French Open on TV? Where to watch
12:24 , Mike Jones
You can watch the French Open live on Discovery+ and Eurosport in the UK.
The action will be broadcast on Eurosport’s TV channels, or fans can tune into Discovery+ to stream the tournament, where an Entertainment & Sport pass is available for either £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
Watch every moment of Roland-Garros LIVE and exclusive on discovery+, Eurosport and Eurosport App
Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over the French Open as assault trial begins
12:18 , Mike Jones
Earlier this week, Alexander Zverev claimed one of the biggest victories of his career as the world No 4 became just the third player in 19 years to defeat Rafael Nadal at the French Open. The 27-year-old announced himself as the favourite to win the title during the fortnight in Paris, beating the 14-time champion and the ‘King of Clay’ in straight sets.
But on Friday morning in Berlin, Zverev’s attention will turn to a very different court. The German No 1 and reigning Olympic champion faces the start of a public trial at the Berlin criminal court, where he is charged with physically abusing a former girlfriend.
Zverev denies the allegations and is not required to appear at the trial in person, unless he is summoned by the judge. The fourth seed will continue to play at the French Open once proceedings are underway and said before the start of the tournament last weekend: “I believe in the German system. I do know what I did, I do know what I didn’t do. That’s, at the end of the day, what’s going to come out, and I have to trust in that. I do believe that I’m not going to lose this procedure. There’s absolutely no chance I am.”
Alexander Zverev and the allegations hanging over tennis as assault trial begins
Andreeva hoping to challenge Sabalenka
12:12 , Mike Jones
Mirra Andreeva has been comfortably beaten in her two matches versus Aryna Sabalenka, losing 6-3 6-1 in the last 16 of the Madrid Open in May 2022 and then 6-1 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the same event 12 months later.
“Of course we will add a few adjustments,” said Andreeva. “We will change something, because the way I played last two times didn’t work.
“She’s really experienced. She’s a player of another level, so I have to be prepared from the beginning. I hope my coach will help me with that and we’ll see how it goes.”
Sabalenka aiming to extend unbeaten record
12:06 , Mike Jones
Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to extend her unbeaten run in Grand Slams in 2024 when she faces Mirra Andreeva in Wednesday’s French Open quarter-final opponent.
After her Australian Open victory earlier this year, 26-year-old Sabalenka’s Grand Slam record this year is 11-0, and she has not lost a set across those 11 matches.
She has only dropped 18 games in four matches at Roland Garros and said: “I’m super happy that I was able to bring this consistency on the Grand Slams.
“It’s motivating me a lot to keep pushing myself and to see where the limit is.”
French Open order of play: Wednesday 5 June
12:00 , Mike Jones
Court Philippe-Chatrier
All times UK (BST)
Not before 1:15pm
Jasmine Paolini (12) vs Elena Rybakina (4)
Mirra Andreeva vs Aryna Sabalenka (2)
Not before 7:15pm
Alexander Zverev (4) vs Alex de Minaur (11)
For the full order of play, click here
Iga Swiatek ready for tough test against improving Coco Gauff
11:54 , Mike Jones
Iga Swiatek will meet Coco Gauff for a place in the final of the French Open in the 12th instalment of what has, so far, been a one-sided rivalry.
World number one Swiatek has won 10 of their 11 meetings, the most recent coming in Rome last month and the most important being the Roland Garros final in 2022.
The 23-year-old Pole is in ominous form as she hunts a third straight title and a fourth in five years.
Iga Swiatek ready for tough test against improving Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff weathers Ons Jabeur storm to set up Iga Swiatek rematch at French Open
11:48 , Mike Jones
Coco Gauff survived an Ons Jabeur onslaught to reach the semi-finals of the French Open.
Third seed Gauff fell a set behind as Jabuer, looking to reach the last four at Roland Garros for the first time, went after the American’s serve from the start and broke for 4-3.
Gauff saved two set points on her own serve but Jabeur finished the job with the ball in her hand, hammering down an ace to clinch it.
Coco Gauff weathers Ons Jabeur storm to set up Iga Swiatek rematch at French Open
Jannik Sinner becomes new world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals
11:42 , Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner became world number one without knowing it as he reached the semi-finals of the French Open for the first time.
While the Italian was beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets, Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament with a knee injury. Djokovic’s departure means Sinner will rise above the Serbian to the top of the rankings when they are updated on Monday.
The 22-year-old, who is the first man from Italy to be world number one, sank Bulgarian veteran Dimitrov 6-2 6-4 7-6 (3).
Jannik Sinner becomes new world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open as knee injury confirmed
11:36 , Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open due to a knee injury sustained during his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
The 37-year-old underwent an MRI scan in Paris on Tuesday afternoon and has been forced to withdraw from his quarter-final against Casper Ruud tomorrow.
Djokovic’s scan revealed a “torn medial meniscus in his right knee”, which makes the 24-time grand slam champion a serious doubt for Wimbledon. The Championships begin on 1 July.
Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open as knee injury confirmed
Carlos Alcaraz on reaching semi-finals
11:30 , Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz flew into the semi-finals of the French Open in just two hours and 15 minutes with a 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-4 win over ninth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.
“I think it was a really good match. I played great. I think there weren’t up and downs in my game. I controlled very well my emotions, myself on the court.
“I was really calm in the moments I had to be and I’m really happy with the way that I managed everything, the way that I played and to play a semifinal here again in Roland-Garros.
“It’s a really difficult challenge [facing Jannik Sinner in the semis]. Right now, he’s the best player in the world, or the player who is playing the best tennis right now. What can I say about him? We’ve played great matches … high level, and I’m glad to have him in the tour at this level.
“Thanks to him, I push myself to be better, to be a better player, to give my 100 per cent every day, to wake up in the morning and want to improve my game to try to beat him.
“I love watching him play, as well. I’m ready to take that challenge. It is the match that everybody wants to watch, and I’m sure he’s going to show his best tennis – myself, as well, and we’re going to see who’s going to win.”
On this day in 2016: Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win first French Open
11:24 , Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray to win the French Open for the first time at Roland Garros on this day in 2016, handing Murray his eighth grand slam final loss.
The 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory meant Djokovic became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to be the holder of all four titles at the same time.
It was the Serb’s 12th grand slam victory and moved him to within five titles of Roger Federer’s then-record of 17.
On this day in 2016: Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray to win first French Open
Andreeva on improvements and reaching latter stages of grand slams
11:18 , Mike Jones
Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the fourth round in Grand Slam tournaments on three surfaces since Anna Kournikova in 1998, having also reached that stage at Wimbledon last season and this year’s Australian Open.
“I didn’t know that. I’m happy that I’m the first? Okay, in 26 years. Okay, that’s good. I like that,” she said when told the stat.
“I didn’t change. We need to ask some people who’ve been around me to maybe say if I changed but me, with my feelings, I don’t think I’ve changed something in myself or in my game.
“Maybe I just became more calm in a way on court and off court and just kind of more straightforward.”
Conchita Martinez on teenage star Mirra Andreeva
11:12 , Mike Jones
Conchita Martinez is the coach of 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva who will take to court this afternoon to face Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s quarter-finals.
Martinez has been speaking about Andreeva’s development and how the pair clicked from the start.
“We clicked immediately. It was just like we knew each other for years,” Martinez told rolandgarros.com. “But actually, we’d never met.
“She’s been doing great. She’s been handling every situation the right way. We put in a lot of hard work after Rome. We focused our work in a certain direction. She’s trusted me, she’s been executing it well.
“I’m very proud of her, especially how she managed the occasion on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, with the full crowd, all the people going for Varvara (Gracheva) playing for France. I think that was very mature.”
Jannik Sinner on becoming World No. 1
11:06 , Mike Jones
Italian Jannik Sinner found out on court yesterday that he will move up to the World No. 1 ranking after Novak Djokovic retired from the French Open.
“First of all, it’s every player’s dream to become No.1 in the world,” he said. “In the other way, seeing Novak (Djokovic) retiring here is very disappointing for everyone. I wish him a speedy recovery.
“Thanks to my team, without them this process would be impossible. It’s a special moment for me. Let’s see what I can do on Friday.”
Jamie Murray keen for Wimbledon doubles partnership with brother Andy
11:00 , Mike Jones
“It would obviously be really cool to do it,” said Jamie, “I mean it’s something that we probably wanted to do at some point in our career, and maybe now is the only opportunity to do it.
“So maybe it’s a case of now or never, but yeah, we’ll see. We need to figure out what’s going to happen first and then go from there.
“We’ve had some amazing experiences on the court together, particularly in Davis Cup and yeah, I think for us to be able to play at Wimbledon would be really cool and get some good crowd support.”
Jamie Murray keen for Wimbledon doubles partnership with brother Andy
10:54 , Mike Jones
Jamie Murray is eager for one last doubles hurrah with brother Andy at Wimbledon.
The Scottish siblings are set to reprise their Davis Cup-winning partnership on home turf this summer.
Two-time Wimbledon singles champion Andy revealed last week that he hoped to team up with his older brother at what is likely to be his final appearance at SW19.
Jamie Murray keen for Wimbledon doubles partnership with brother Andy
Novak Djokovic to miss Wimbledon claims L’Equipe
10:49 , Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic is undergoing surgery on his knee this following a torn meniscus injury he picked up at the French Open on Tuesday.
French media outlet L’Equipe say the Serbian will need at least three weeks recovery time which could cause him to miss Wimbledon with that tournament taking place between 1st-14th July.
Djokovic has been reluctant in the past to have surgery and waited two years before deciding an operation on his elbow would be beneficial.
The quick turnaround from injury to operation this time is due to Djokovic’s desire to participate, and perform well, at the Olympics which are being held in Paris between July 27 and August 4.
An Olympic Gold Medal is a rare prize that the Serb has yet to win and he said earlier this year that the Olympics would be a ‘priority’ for him.
Liam Broady pulls out of Nottingham Open after hitting head on car boot
10:48 , Mike Jones
Liam Broady will miss the Nottingham Open having sustained a concussion after hitting his head on the boot of his car.
The left-hander had been hoping to begin his preparations for Wimbledon on the grass courts at the ATP Challenger event, but has been forced to postpone his return to court.
The British No 5 will instead target the Ilkley Trophy in Yorkshire on 15 June.
Liam Broady pulls out of Nottingham Open after hitting head on car boot
Ons Jabeur on chaotic French Open scheduling
10:42 , Mike Jones
Ons Jabeur was also unhappy about her early start against Coco Gauff on a sparsely populated Court Philippe Chatrier when the pair clashed on Tuesday.
“I have a lot to say on that topic,” said the Tunisian eighth seed. “I don’t expect any women to play in the evening, but frankly playing a quarter-final at 11am is really such a chore.
“We deserve to be here. Playing in the afternoon is better. There is going to be more people watching us and the stadiums are crowded. The VIP (area) is, well, you know, as usual.
“Playing that late for men after midnight is not a good thing. We saw yesterday how Novak was suffering with his knee – because he couldn’t really recover well?
“I think for all players, men, women, we deserve better than that. We deserve better scheduling.”
‘Pressure on Swiatek’ says Gauff
10:36 , Mike Jones
Coco Gauff doesn’t have a good record against Iga Swiatek. She has lost 10 of the 11 meetings with the Pole and has never beaten her on clay.
However, insists that despite Swiatek’s blistering form, the pressure will be on her nemesis.
“Potapova isn’t me. I’m not Vondrousova,” she said. “It doesn’t mean anything. Maybe I could lose with the same score, maybe not, but I’m going to go in and just try to win.
“I have nothing to lose, all the pressure is on her.”
Iga Swiatek on facing Coco Gauff in semi-finals
10:30 , Mike Jones
The women’s world No.1 Iga Swiatek know she faces a tricky match when she goes up against Coco Gauff in the semi-finals of the French Open.
“I think her mental game is a little bit better,” said Swiatek. “Before it was, you know, kind of easier to ‘crack her’, I would say, when you were leading.
“But, I mean, it’s normal that she’s making progress. She’s at that age that everything goes pretty nicely, that if you’re working hard then you will get progress.
“She’s probably doing that, and probably every aspect of her game is a little bit better, because it’s different being a teenager on the tour and then being a more mature player.”
French Open day 10: Jannik Sinner top of the pile as Novak Djokovic forced out
10:24 , Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner became world number one after Novak Djokovic’s worst fears were realised when he had to withdraw from his French Open quarter-final against Casper Ruud with a knee injury.
Sinner only found out the news after his three-set win over Grigor Dimitrov which took him into the semi-finals, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz following the Spaniard’s victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas.
French Open day 10: Jannik Sinner top of the pile as Novak Djokovic forced out
Djokovic giving ‘priority’ to Olympics
10:18 , Mike Jones
Former British professional Annabel Croft is confident that Djokovic will find a way to compete at the Olypmics in late July and early August.
“Only time will tell, and of course he was very keen to try and play in the Olympics,” Croft said to Sky Sports. “That’s something that he wants desperately, is that gold medal, so I think a lot of his year was kind of geared up towards focusing on that in a very, very big goal for him.
“I guess he’s going to have further investigation, tests and a lot of treatments to see what he can do. He has done some extraordinary things with his body when he’s had injury problems in the past. He’s used oxygen therapy to try to sort of take down swelling and to reduce injuries.
“Knowing the character that he is and how professional he is, he will leave no stone unturned and he will look into absolutely the best advice, the best treatments, the best physios, the best everything that he possibly can to get himself fit, ready and back on the court again.”
Djokovic giving ‘priority’ to Olympics
10:12 , Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic is targeting an Olympic gold medal this summer, with the tennis at Paris 2024 being held on the same Roland Garros courts on which the Serbian sustained his recent knee injury.
Despite his dominance on tour, the 37-year-old has only managed to win a bronze medal, at Beijing 2008, to show for his Olympic efforts so far, and described the event as “a priority” in April.
It remains to be seen whether he can recover from his latest setback in time.
Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon hopes in doubt
10:06 , Mike Jones
Boris Becker, who coached Novak Djokovic between 2014 and 2016, fears that he will struggle to recover in time to play at Wimbledon,
“It’s a serious injury and it won’t go away tomorrow,” three-time Wimbledon winner Becker told Eurosport. “That leaves me a bit speechless. You need your knees on grass, you really do slip all the time.
“A torn medial meniscus is a serious injury and the question naturally arises as to whether surgery is necessary.”
Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon hopes in doubt
10:00 , Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic’s hopes of challenging at Wimbledon and Paris 2024 appear to be in doubt after the 24-time grand slam champion’s knee injury.
Djokovic has been forced to withdraw from the French Open after suffering a meniscus tear in his fourth round win over Francisco Cerundolo.
The Serbian, who will lose his spot at the top of the rankings to Jannik Sinner on Monday, had been among the favourites at Roland Garros as he pursues a record 25th major title.
And the 37-year-old could yet be forced to miss Wimbledon, too, with the grass-court grand slam just a matter of weeks away, starting on July 1.
Carlos Alcaraz beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets
09:54 , Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz claimed he had the “key” to beating Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of their night session quarter-final.
And the Wimbledon champion was as good as his word, overpowering the Greek ninth seed 6-3 7-6 (3) 6-4.
Tsitsipas made a brief fight of things in the second set, and complained of hindrance to the umpire following one elongated Alcaraz grunt during the tie-break.
But a double-fault midway through the third set gifted Alcaraz the initiative and the Spaniard duly took his head-to-head with Tsitsipas to six wins from six matches.
“I think it was a very good match, I played great,” said Alcaraz. “I controlled very well my emotions and was really calm in the moments I had to be. I’m really happy to play a semi-final here in Roland Garros.
“Jannik will be a really difficult challenge, right now he’s the best player in the world, the player playing the best tennis right now.
“We’ve played some great, great matches. Thanks to him I push myself to be a better player, to improve my game to try to beat him. I’m ready to take that challenge.”
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Iga Swiatek ready for tough test against improving Coco Gauff
09:48 , Mike Jones
Iga Swiatek will meet Coco Gauff for a place in the final of the French Open in the 12th instalment of what has, so far, been a one-sided rivalry.
World number one Swiatek has won 10 of their 11 meetings, the most recent coming in Rome last month and the most important being the Roland Garros final in 2022.
The 23-year-old Pole is in ominous form as she hunts a third straight title and a fourth in five years.
Iga Swiatek ready for tough test against improving Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff weathers Ons Jabeur storm to set up Iga Swiatek rematch at French Open
09:42 , Mike Jones
Coco Gauff survived an Ons Jabeur onslaught to reach the semi-finals of the French Open.
Third seed Gauff fell a set behind as Jabuer, looking to reach the last four at Roland Garros for the first time, went after the American’s serve from the start and broke for 4-3.
Gauff saved two set points on her own serve but Jabeur finished the job with the ball in her hand, hammering down an ace to clinch it.
Coco Gauff weathers Ons Jabeur storm to set up Iga Swiatek rematch at French Open
Jannik Sinner becomes new world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals
09:36 , Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner became world number one without knowing it as he reached the semi-finals of the French Open for the first time.
While the Italian was beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets, Novak Djokovic withdrew from the tournament with a knee injury.
Djokovic’s departure means Sinner will rise above the Serbian to the top of the rankings when they are updated on Monday.
The 22-year-old, who is the first man from Italy to be world number one, sank Bulgarian veteran Dimitrov 6-2 6-4 7-6 (3).
Jannik Sinner becomes new world number one and reaches French Open semi-finals
Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open as knee injury confirmed
09:30 , Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open due to a knee injury sustained during his fourth-round win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
The 37-year-old underwent an MRI scan in Paris on Tuesday afternoon and has been forced to withdraw from his quarter-final against Casper Ruud tomorrow.
Djokovic’s scan revealed a “torn medial meniscus in his right knee”, which makes the 24-time grand slam champion a serious doubt for Wimbledon. The Championships begin on 1 July.
Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open as knee injury confirmed
French Open order of play and quarter-final schedule including Alexander Zverev vs Alex de Minaur
09:24 , Mike Jones
The French Open quarter-finals continue on Wednesday after Novak Djokovic’s shock withdrawal from the tournament due to a right knee injury.
The defending champion underwent an MRI scan after his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo and it revealed a “torn medial meniscus”, forcing him to pull out of his quarter-final against Casper Ruud.
Djokovic defeated Ruud in last year’s French Open final but the Norwegian now progresses to the semi-finals for a third straight year, where he will face either Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur.
French Open order of play and schedule including Zverev vs De Minaur
French Open: Tournament schedule
09:18 , Mike Jones
Wednesday 5 June: Men’s quarter finals, women’s quarter finals
Thursday 6 June: Women’s singles, semi-finals
Friday 7 June: Men’s singles, semi-finals
Saturday 8 June
11am: Wheelchair final
Not before 3pm: Women’s singles final
Not before 5pm: Men’s doubles final
Sunday 9 June
11:30am: Women’s doubles final
Not before 3pm: Men’s singles final
Is the French Open on TV? Where to watch
09:12 , Mike Jones
You can watch the French Open live on Discovery+ and Eurosport in the UK.
The action will be broadcast on Eurosport’s TV channels, or fans can tune into Discovery+ to stream the tournament, where an Entertainment & Sport pass is available for either £6.99/month or £59.99/year.
Watch every moment of Roland-Garros LIVE and exclusive on discovery+, Eurosport and Eurosport App
French Open order of play: Wednesday 5 June
09:06 , Mike Jones
Court Philippe-Chatrier
All times UK (BST)
Not before 1:15pm
Jasmine Paolini (12) vs Elena Rybakina (4)
Mirra Andreeva vs Aryna Sabalenka (2)
Not before 7:15pm
Alexander Zverev (4) vs Alex de Minaur (11)
For the full order of play, click here
Good morning
09:00 , Mike Jones
The French Open quarter-finals continue at Roland Garros this afternoon with three matches to determine who will reach the final four.
Elena Rybakina kicks off proceedings on Court Philippe-Chatrier when she goes up against Italian Jasmine Paolini. The Russian-born Kazakhstani has yet to drop at set in this campaign and swept aside Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-3 in the previous round making her one of the more feared women’s players to come up against.
Following them on the main court is a fascinating encounter between the women’s number two seed Aryna Sabalenka and 17-year-old rising star Mirra Andreeva. Like Rybakina, Sabalenka has yet to be challenge in her campaign but her teenaged opponent has proven she can knock out big names having beaten Victoria Azarenka over three sets in the second round.
The evening’s action will see the final men’s quarter-final with Alexander Zverev facing Alex de Minaur. German Zverev came through a five-set battle against Holger Rune in the previous round and will be feeling the effects of that match while Australian De Minaur will be confident following a victory over Dannil Medvedev.
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