As the French Open progresses, the tournament has witnessed its share of drama, both on and off the court. Norwegian Casper Ruud edged into the third round after a rollercoaster match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, securing his spot with a five-set victory. Alexander Zverev, continuing his strong performance, advanced with a dominant win over David Goffin. Amidst the excitement, American Peyton Stearns, an unseeded player, pulled off an upset by defeating No. 10 seed Daria Kasatkina under the lights at Roland Garros. Frances Tiafoe, however, suffered a disappointing exit at the hands of Denis Shapovalov, casting doubts over his form this season. In a turn of events, Arthur Rinderknech was forced to withdraw from the tournament after injuring his foot when he kicked an advertising panel in frustration during his match.The French Open officials have taken measures to ensure player safety and decorum in the stands, banning alcohol consumption after a spectator spat chewing gum at David Goffin. Players like Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev have advanced despite the rain disruptions, with Sabalenka beating Moyuka Uchijima and Medvedev’s opponent retiring due to injury. Jannik Sinner set up a third-round clash with Pavel Kotov, while Iga Swiatek looks to continue her dominant run at Roland Garros as she celebrates her 23rd birthday. The tournament’s commitment to addressing fan behavior and ensuring fair play remains a priority as the competition intensifies.
Key points
- Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev advance to the third round of the French Open.
- American Peyton Stearns defeats No.
- Frances Tiafoe exits the tournament after losing to Denis Shapovalov, continuing a season of inconsistent performances.
- Arthur Rinderknech withdraws from the French Open after injuring his foot in frustration during his match.
- French Open officials ban alcohol in the stands following unruly fan behavior.
10 seed Daria Kasatkina in an upset victory.
