French Open 2023: Anna Blinkova stuns local favourite Caroline Garcia in three-set thriller to reach third round
Hopes of a home champion at the French Open are all but over after fifth seed Caroline Garcia blew a one-set lead to suffer a shock second-round exit against Anna Blinkova. Garcia, the top-ranked French player across the men’s and women’s singles draws as the No. 5 seed, got off to a strong start by taking the opener to the delight of a boisterous home support on Court Philippe-Chatrier.


