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French Open, Week One

Written by Edda Bevilacqua

Sinner, Alcaraz, Advance to Round of 16

Italy’s Jannik Sinner, returning from his suspension, is making the best of his French Open appearance. He defeated Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, to make the Round of 16. He will take on Andrey Rublev of Russia next.

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain had a more challenging time with Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzegovina in his third-round match, needing four sets to defeat Dzumhur 6-1,6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Alcaraz takes on American Ben Shelton in the Round of 16. 

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine Makes Round of 16

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini to make the Round of 16. Iga Swiatek of Poland takes on Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan. There is strong American representation on the women’s side at the French Open, with Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova, Hailey Baptiste, Madison Keys and Coco Gauff all making the Round of 16.