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French Open 2023: Elise Mertens causes huge upset with emphatic victory over Jessica Pegula

Elise Mertens produced the biggest upset of the French Open women’s draw so far as she dismantled third seed Jessica Pegula with a 6-1 6-3 third-round victory. Pegula had not played much in the previous round with her opponent, Camila Giorgi, having to retire after just one set. Ad The American was nevertheless the favourite after reaching quarter-finals in four of the last five Grand Slams, including last year at Roland-Garros, but she was outclassed by Mertens on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Harjai Milkha Wins Title, Cheema And Mahreen Finish 2nd In US Kids Europeans

India's Harjai Milkha Singh won the top honours in the boys 13 category at the US Kids Golf European Championships. The 13-year-old son of Jeev Milkha Singh, Harjai shot a final round of three-under 69 in an action-packed round that began with two birdies and ended with two bogeys. With seven birdies against four bogeys, Harjai beat his closest opponent by two shots. Harjai's win at the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club capped a great week for the Indian squad, which saw another Chandigarh lad, Nihal Cheema finish second in boys Under-7 at Longniddry Golf Club. Gurgaon golfer Mahreen Bhatia closed with an eagle to finish second in girls 13-14 category.

French Open: John McEnroe 'loved' Taylor Fritz shushing Paris crowd - 'I like to see a little confrontation'

John McEnroe says he loved watching Taylor Fritz 'shushing' a partisan Paris crowd at the French Open and praised the American for “using negative fuel to his advantage”. Fritz was booed by the home supporters during his four-set victory over Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech on Thursday night and celebrated victory by putting his finger to his lips. Ad The American then repeated the gesture during his on-court interview, as jeers continued to be directed at him by a hostile Roland-Garros crowd.

French Open 2023: Taylor Fritz 'shushes' crowd, booed during interview after beating Arthur Rinderknech

Taylor Fritz drew the ire of the French Open crowd after ‘shushing’ the boisterous night-time crowd following his victory over home favourite Arthur Rinderknech 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-4. The American allowed his emotions to get the better of him at the conclusion of the match by placing his finger to his lips to the crowd. Ad “Well, you’ve got to be brave to do that and the French might not forget that,” said Eurosport commentator Barry Cowan.

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French Open 2023: Elise Mertens causes huge upset with emphatic victory over Jessica Pegula

Harjai Milkha Wins Title, Cheema And Mahreen Finish 2nd In US Kids Europeans

French Open: John McEnroe 'loved' Taylor Fritz shushing Paris crowd - 'I like to see a little confrontation'

French Open 2023: Taylor Fritz 'shushes' crowd, booed during interview after beating Arthur Rinderknech

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