Tennis-French Open day seven
PARIS (Reuters) - Highlights of the seventh day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, on Saturday (times GMT):
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Novak Djokovic's coach disagrees with Serb over Carlos Alcaraz at French Open
Novak Djokovic's coach has disagreed with his charge over Carlos Alcaraz's chances at the French Open. The world No 1 claimed the 19-year-old was one of the favourites for the title but Goran Ivanisevic has now disputed the claim after Alcaraz almost lost to Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round. But Djokovic's coach still believes the sixth seed is one of just two players who could take out the defending champion this year.
Second seed Medvedev trounces Kecmanovic in straight sets for fourth round spot
PARIS : Second seed Daniil Medvedev cruised past Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory in less than two hours on Saturday to advance to the French Open fourth round.
French Open day seven
PARIS : Highlights of the seventh day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the year, on Saturday (times GMT):
Rohan Bopanna, Middelkoop save 5 match points to knock out Wimbledon champions from Roland Garros
Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop saved five match points to knock out Mate Pavic and Nikol Mektic, the reigning Wimbledon champions, from the Roland Garros on Saturday. Bopanna's serve was as venomous as it has been throughout his career and his volleys too were as sharp as ever while his Dutch partner showed exemplary calm under pressure in an edge-of-the-seat action in the men's doubles third round. A break of serve early in the third set put them at a disadvantageous position but there was no dearth of spirit or class from Bopanna and Middelkoop, who eventually prevailed 6-7 (5), 7-6(3), 7-6 (10) in two hours and 32 minutes.
Rohan Bopanna-Matwe Middlekoop Save 5 Match Points To Reach French Open Quarterfinals
The never-say-die spirit was at work as Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop saved five match points to knock out Mate Pavic and Nikol Mektic, the reigning Wimbledon champions, from the Roland Garros, on Saturday. Bopanna's serve was as venomous as it has been throughout his career and his volleys too were as sharp as ever while his Dutch partner showed exemplary calm under pressure in an edge-of-the-seat action in the men's doubles third round.
No. 1 Iga Swiatek overcomes errors to win 31st match in row
PARIS — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has won her 31st consecutive match and is into the fourth round at Roland Garros for the fourth time in four appearances with a sometimes-shaky 6-3, 7-5 victory over Danka Kovinic on Saturday.
Heir apparent Alcaraz feels ready to dethrone clay kings Nadal and Djokovic
Young pretender Carlos Alcaraz insists he is ready to break the stranglehold of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the French Open.