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Altmaier Wins French Open Epic As Andreeva Strikes Blow For Teens

Germany's Daniel Altmaier won the fifth longest ever French Open match on Thursday as 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva made the last 32, providing a tantalising glimpse into the sport's future. Altmaier saved two match points and then held his nerve on a fifth match point of his own to knock out Italian eighth seed Jannik Sinner 6-7 (0/7), 7-6 (9/7), 1-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 after five hours and 26 minutes of breathless action on Court Suzanne Lenglen. "I just love the game of tennis," said Altmaier, ranked 79 in the world and who broke down in tears at the end of the marathon.

Iga Swiatek Powers Into French Open Third Round, Jannik Sinner Out

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek maintained her bid to become the first woman to successfully defend the French Open title in 16 years by cruising into the third round on Thursday. The world number one crushed American Claire Liu 6-4, 6-0 on Court Philippe Chatrier. Swiatek, who turned 22 on Wednesday, will face China's Wang Xinyu on Saturday for a place in the second week.

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz Overcomes Wobble To Advance, Aryna Sabalenka Wins

World number one Carlos Alcaraz overcame a second set blip to defeat Japan's Taro Daniel and reach the French Open last 32 on Wednesday. The Spanish star came through 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 against his 112th-ranked opponent and will face Canada's Denis Shapovalov for a place in the fourth round. Alcaraz, 20, is bidding to add the Roland Garros title to the US Open he won in 2022.

Stefanos Tsitsipas Says 'Strength Of Navy SEAL' Needed To Win French Open

Stefanos Tsitsipas believes he'll need to have the mental and physical strength of an elite, battle-hardened special forces commando to break through to a maiden Grand Slam title. The Greek world number five came agonisingly close to winning the French Open in 2021 when he surrendered a two-sets lead to lose in five to Novak Djokovic. It's a memory which still haunts him, especially after losing to the Serbian superstar again in January in the final of the Australian Open.

Defending Champion Iga Swiatek Enters French Open Second Round

Defending champion Iga Swiatek overcame an early wobble to reach the French Open second round on Tuesday with a straights sets win over Cristina Bucsa of Spain. The world number one, bidding to become the first woman to successfully defend the title at Roland Garros since Justine Henin in 2007, came through 6-4, 6-0.

Second Seed Daniil Medvedev Knocked Out Of French Open By 172nd-ranked Seyboth Wild

World number two Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the French Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing in five sets to 172nd-ranked Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil. Seyboth Wild, who came through the qualifiers and had never previously won a Grand Slam match, triumphed 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz Says He Felt 'Invincible' In French Open Win

Novak Djokovic courted controversy Monday when he wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera at the French Open after clashes flared in northern Kosovo amid ethnic tensions. The Belgrade-born tennis superstar wrote the message in Serbian after his opening round victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic on the showpiece Philippe Chatrier Court at Roland Garros. "Kosovo is our cradle, our stronghold, centre of the most important things for our country... There are many reasons why I wrote that on the camera," 36-year-old Djokovic told Serb media at the tournament.

Novak Djokovic Courts Controversy With Kosovo 'Heart Of Serbia' Message

NATO-led peacekeepers on Monday dispersed Serb protesters who again clashed with police in northern Kosovo to demand the removal of recently elected Albanian mayors, as ethnic tensions flared in the Balkan nation. Around 25 soldiers were injured during the clashes, along with over 50 demonstrators. Kosovo's Serbs had boycotted last month's elections in the northern towns, which allowed ethnic Albanians to take control of local councils despite a minuscule turnout of under 3.5 percent of voters.

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French Open 2023 Sport News

Altmaier Wins French Open Epic As Andreeva Strikes Blow For Teens

Iga Swiatek Powers Into French Open Third Round, Jannik Sinner Out

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz Overcomes Wobble To Advance, Aryna Sabalenka Wins

Stefanos Tsitsipas Says 'Strength Of Navy SEAL' Needed To Win French Open

Defending Champion Iga Swiatek Enters French Open Second Round

Second Seed Daniil Medvedev Knocked Out Of French Open By 172nd-ranked Seyboth Wild

Carlos Alcaraz Says He Felt 'Invincible' In French Open Win

Novak Djokovic Courts Controversy With Kosovo 'Heart Of Serbia' Message