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Fourth Seed Elena Rybakina Withdraws From French Open Due To Illness

World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open on Saturday due to illness, handing a significant and unexpected title boost to defending champion Iga Swiatek as Zhang Zhizhen chased history for China. Rybakina had been due to face Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the third round in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier. "I was not feeling good yesterday and the day before. I didn't sleep last night," said the 23-year-old Wimbledon champion. "I had fever and a headache and it's difficult to breathe. I tried to play in the warm-up but I feel it's the right decision to withdraw." Rybakina had swept into the last 32 without dropping a set.

Djokovic battles his way into French Open fourth round

Two-times champion Novak Djokovic forced his way into the fourth round of the French Open following a 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 6-2 win over Spanish 29th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Friday.

French Open: 'He's got to be careful!' - Yoshihito Nishioka 'sees red mist' over decision in 'utter drama'

Yoshihito Nishioka lost his cool in a big way and received a code violation from the umpire during his third-round match at the 2023 French Open on Saturday. The 27-year-old was serving at a key moment at 5-5 and 30-30 in the second set against Thiago Seyboth Wild when he whipped a forehand cross-court and immediately celebrated what he felt was a clean winner. Ad However, the line judge called the ball out — a decision that the umpire ultimately confirmed as he got down from his chair and inspected the spot where he thought it landed.

Ailing Elena Rybakina withdraws from French Open

PARIS: World number four Elena Rybakina withdrew from the French Open on Saturday due to illness, handing a significant and unexpected title boost to defending champion Iga Swiatek as Zhang Zhizhen chased history for China. Rybakina had been due to face Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain in the third round in the opening match on Court Philippe Chatrier. “I was not feeling good yesterday and the day before.