PARIS, May 30 – Saturday’s seventh day of competition at the French Open delivered thrilling matches and surprising results as the tournament continued in Paris.
COMEBACK VICTORIES FOR AUGER-ALIASSIME AND TIAFOE
Canadian fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime mounted an impressive comeback against American Brandon Nakashima, winning 5-7 6-1 7-6(4) 7-6(1) after dropping the opening set. His victory sets up a fourth-round clash with Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo.
In an even more dramatic turnaround, American 19th seed Frances Tiafoe overcame a two-set deficit to defeat Portugal’s Jaime Faria 4-6 6-7(2) 7-6(4) 6-1 6-2, earning his spot in the round of 16 where he’ll meet Italian Matteo Arnaldi.
KEYS ADVANCES TO FOURTH ROUND
American 19th seed Madison Keys secured her place in the fourth round with a 6-3 5-7 7-5 victory over ninth seed Victoria Mboko, setting up a meeting with Diana Shnaider.
CERUNDOLO REACHES FIRST GRAND SLAM FOURTH ROUND
Juan Manuel Cerundolo, fresh off his upset of world number one Jannik Sinner, achieved another milestone by defeating Martin Landaluce 6-4 6-7(7) 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 7-6(10-8) to reach his first Grand Slam fourth round. He’ll face Matteo Berrettini next.
DEFENDING CHAMPION GAUFF ELIMINATED
In a major upset, Austrian 28th seed Anastasia Potapova ended defending champion Coco Gauff’s title defense, defeating the American fourth seed 4-6 7-6(1) 6-4 in third-round action.
BERRETTINI SURVIVES MARATHON MATCH
Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini endured a grueling five-hour marathon against Argentinian Francisco Comesana, ultimately prevailing 7-6(3) 5-7 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(15-13) to advance to the fourth round.
PARRY UPSETS ANISIMOVA
French crowd favorite Diane Parry delivered a stunning upset by defeating American sixth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3 4-6 7-6(3). The 23-year-old, ranked 92nd globally, reached her first Grand Slam fourth round and will next play Poland’s Maja Chwalinska.
SABALENKA CRUISES TO OSAKA SHOWDOWN
World number one Aryna Sabalenka dominated Daria Kasatkina 6-0 7-5, setting up an anticipated fourth-round battle with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
OSAKA MAKES FRENCH OPEN BREAKTHROUGH
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka achieved a career milestone by reaching the French Open’s fourth round for the first time, overcoming American 17th seed Iva Jovic 7-6(5) 6-7(3) 6-4.
COBOLLI DOMINATES TIEN
Italian 10th seed Flavio Cobolli, last year’s Wimbledon quarter-finalist, cruised past American 18th seed Learner Tien 6-2 6-2 6-3 to reach his first French Open fourth round. He’ll next face Zachary Svajda.
HOT CONDITIONS IN PARIS
Competition began under warm conditions at Roland Garros, with temperatures reaching 28 degrees Celsius and expected to peak around 33 degrees. France’s national weather service issued a high-temperature warning for Paris.
