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French Open 2022: Stefanos Tsitsipas survives tough Zdenek Kolar test to move into third round

Stefanos Tsitsipas was again made to work hard for victory, the Greek fourth seed overcoming Czech qualifier Zdenek Kolar 6-3 7-6(8) 6-7(3) 7-6(7) in a marathon match on Thursday to move into the French Open third round. Two days after the 23-year-old Tsitsipas came from two sets down to beat Italian Lorenzo Musetti at the claycourt Grand Slam, there was another nail-biter for the 2021 finalist. The match appeared headed for a deciding set when Tsitsipas found himself down four set points in the tiebreaker but the Greek found a way to save them all before converting his second match point after four hours and six minutes.

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Swiatek runs streak to 30 as Tsitsipas survives another French Open epic

PARIS: Unstoppable world No. 1 Iga Swiatek racked up her 30th successive victory at the French Open on Thursday as 2021 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas survived another Roland Garros rollercoaster.

'You have to target that' - Mats Wilander feels Stefanos Tsitsipas being held back by his backhand at French Open

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander feels Stefanos Tsitsipas’ backhand is in danger of holding him back from winning major events. The Greek is among the favourites for French Open glory, but he has spent seven hours and 40 minutes on court over the course of his opening two rounds. Ad/> For the second match in a row, the No.

Swiatek cruises, Tsitsipas hangs on at Roland Garros day five

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Tsitsipas survives tough Kolar test to move into third round

PARIS : Stefanos Tsitsipas was again made to work hard for victory, the Greek fourth seed overcoming Czech qualifier Zdenek Kolar 6-3 7-6(8) 6-7(3) 7-6(7) in a marathon match on Thursday to move into the French Open third round.

French Open 2022: 'He drove me crazy' - Stefanos Tsitsipas given stern examination before seeing off Zdenek Kolar

Stefanos Tsitsipas was given a serious examination before seeing off Zdenek Kolar 6-3 7-6(8) (3)6-7 7-6(7) to reach the third round of the French Open. Kolar played effectively from the back of the court and also tested the Greek with a blend of slices, drop shots and lobs — but Tsitsipas’ superior power and experience ultimately won out. Ad/> Tsitsipas was full of praise for Kolar, who on this evidence has a big future in the game.

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French Open 2022: Stefanos Tsitsipas survives tough Zdenek Kolar test to move into third round

Harry Kewell - 'Liverpool should have lost 2005 Champions League'

Swiatek runs streak to 30 as Tsitsipas survives another French Open epic

'You have to target that' - Mats Wilander feels Stefanos Tsitsipas being held back by his backhand at French Open

Swiatek cruises, Tsitsipas hangs on at Roland Garros day five

Tsitsipas survives tough Kolar test to move into third round

French Open 2022: 'He drove me crazy' - Stefanos Tsitsipas given stern examination before seeing off Zdenek Kolar

Defeat for three Irish boxers at European Championships