The French Open continues to deliver thrilling tennis as top seed Iga Swiatek overcame a formidable opponent in Naomi Osaka, winning 7-6 (7-1), 1-6, 7-5. The match was not without controversy, as Swiatek pleaded with the French Open crowd to refrain from shouting during points, a request that was met with support from the audience. Swiatek’s victory extends her impressive winning streak and sets her up for a third-round match against either Jana Fett or Marie Bouzková.In other matches, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner both advanced, with Alcaraz facing a tough four-set battle against Jesper de Jong. The tournament has been challenged by persistent rain, causing disruptions and cancellations. Daniil Medvedev also advanced to the third round after his opponent Miomir Kecmanovic withdrew due to injury. Aryna Sabalenka continued her strong form with a straight-set win over Moyuka Uchijima, and Alexander Zverev overcame David Goffin to reach the third round. French hopeful Chloé Paquet achieved a milestone by reaching the third round for the first time in her career, defeating Katerina Siniakova in a three-hour marathon match.As the tournament progresses, the players are adapting to the challenging conditions, with the spirit of competition remaining high amidst the Parisian rain.
Key points
- Iga Swiatek defeated Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to advance to the third round at the French Open.
- Swiatek called for respect from the French Open crowd, asking fans not to shout during play.
- Chloé Paquet reached the third round of Roland Garros for the first time in her career.
