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French Open: Novak Djokovic Battles Past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina To Reach Fourth Round

The two-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday produced a masterclass performance on the Court Philippe-Chatrier to overcome a fierce challenge from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to seal a 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 6-2 third-round victory in the ongoing French Open 2023. His next opponent in Paris will be either 13th seed Hubert Hurkacz or Juan Pablo Varillas. Djokovic, the two-time winner, held off a torrent of powerful hitting from the 29th seed Davidovich Fokina in two enthralling opening sets on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The Serbian grabbed command in the third set and cruised to a three-hour, 36-minute triumph.

Sabalenka refuses French Open press conference 'to feel safe'

Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka refused to do an official post-match press conference after her French Open match on Friday, claiming she "did not feel safe" when previously questioned about the war in Ukraine.

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka skips presser, cites mental health - ESPN

PARIS — Aryna Sabalenka skipped an open news conference after her third-round win at the French Open on Friday, saying she made the decision for her own «mental health and well-being.»

French Open 2023: 'Do you want me to p*** on the floor?' - Thanasi Kokkinakis argues with umpire over toilet break

Thanasi Kokkinakis was not happy when he got into a dispute with the umpire over going for a second toilet break during his tough four-set defeat to Karen Khachanov at the 2023 French Open. The unseeded Australian lost out to the 11th seed in a hard-fought match, 6-4 6-1 3-6 7-6(5), on Court Simonne-Mathieu in the third round of Roland-Garros on Friday afternoon in more glorious weather in Paris.

French Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka storms into fourth round at Roland-Garros with straight-sets win

Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for French Open glory continued on Friday as the second seed made short work of Kamilla Rakhimova in a dominant 6-2 6-2 third-round win. The Australian Open champion needed just 67 minutes on court to wrap up a powerful victory, landing six aces and 27 winners along the way. Ad Sabalenka, who is yet to drop a set at Roland-Garros, will face Sloane Stephens or Yulia Putintseva next.

Elise Mertens makes quick work of Jessica Pegula to advance to 3rd round at French Open

Jessica Pegula quickly gathered her belongings and marched out of Court Philippe Chatrier after a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Elise Mertens in the third round Friday at the French Open, a far earlier exit than the No. 3-seeded American has been used to at Grand Slam tournaments lately.

Sabalenka hurries into French Open fourth round

PARIS : Aryna Sabalenka wasted no time as she whizzed into the fourth round of the French Open with a 6-2 6-2 drubbing of Kamilla Rakhimova of Russia on Friday.

Jessica Pegula Loses To Elise Mertens, Crashes Out Of French Open

Jessica Pegula's hopes of a deep run in Paris were ended in comprehensive fashion by Belgian Elise Mertens. The 28th seed cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 victory to reach the fourth round for the third time. World number three Pegula, who only has two WTA Tour titles to her name, has still never passed the quarter-final stage of a Grand Slam tournament. "I'm very happy to win in two sets. She's a very good player," said Mertens. The former Australian Open semi-finalist will next face the winner of an all-Russian tie between Anastasia Potapova and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.

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French Open: Novak Djokovic Battles Past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina To Reach Fourth Round

Sabalenka refuses French Open press conference 'to feel safe'

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka skips presser, cites mental health - ESPN

French Open 2023: 'Do you want me to p*** on the floor?' - Thanasi Kokkinakis argues with umpire over toilet break

French Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka storms into fourth round at Roland-Garros with straight-sets win

Elise Mertens makes quick work of Jessica Pegula to advance to 3rd round at French Open

Sabalenka hurries into French Open fourth round

Jessica Pegula Loses To Elise Mertens, Crashes Out Of French Open