French Open 2023 live in the ticker: Zverev, Altmaier, Hanfmann, Friedsam and Swiatek are aiming for the third round

On the fifth day of the French Open in Paris, the world number one picks up the racket again. Iga Swiatek meets Claire Liu from the USA.

Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Casper Ruud and Holger Rune are also fighting for a place in round three.

For whom is the dream of winning Roland-Garros 2023 over? For whom does the tournament continue?

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Die Top-Matches of the Tages:

• from 11:45 a.m.: G. Zeppieri (ITA) – C. Ruud (NOR/4)
• approx. 1:00 p.m.: J. Sinner (ITA/8) – D. Altmaier (GER)
• approx. 2:00 p.m.: E. Alexandrova (—/23) – A.L. Friedsam (GER)
• approx. 2:15 p.m.: I. Swiatek (POL/1) – C. Liu (USA)
• approx. 4:00 p.m.: J. Grabher (AUT) – C. Gauff (USA)
• approx. 7:00 p.m.: F. Cerundolo (ARG/23) – Y. Hanfmann (GER)
• from 20:15: A. Zverev /GER/22) – A. Molcan (SVK)

1:48 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 7:6

In the tie-break, Altmaier shows unusual weaknesses and quickly falls behind by 0:5. Sinner now plays much more aggressively from the baseline and puts the German under pressure. In addition, there is the good serve of the South Tyrolean. Despite a good performance in set one, the passage goes to Sinner. In the tiebreak it becomes clear (0:7) against the number eight of the tournament.

1:43 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 6:6

The tiebreak begins in the first set. Altmaier is in no way inferior to his opponent and equalizes repeatedly. At the beginning of the game, the German has his back to the wall. A double fault leads to 0:30. Nevertheless, Altmaier remains aggressive and forces Sinner to make mistakes. The result is the equalization to 6:6. Now it’s time to stay focused in the tie-break.

1:38 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 6:5

Altmaier seems well prepared for his opponent’s game. Again and again the German presents the South Tyrolean with difficult tasks, which he is often able to solve. With a tweener, Sinner knows how to inspire viewers and also makes the point. With an ace, Sinner takes the lead again.

1:34 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 5:5

The game is getting better. Altmaier watches out for Sinner’s attack and scores the point with a well-considered backhand pass. Even a double fault does not faze the German and he equalizes to 5:5.

1:30 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 5:4

Sinner confirms the break. Despite two double mistakes in this game, the Italian skilfully pulls out of the loop and convinces with powerful shots on the forehand side.

1:25 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 4:4

Altmaier keeps Sinner busy and forces the South Tyrolean to make mistakes. Nonetheless, Sinner remains calm and wins the first longer rally. The result is two breakballs. Altmaier still fends off the first, but the nerves of the German fail at the second and Sinner gets the re-break thanks to a double fault.

1:20 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 3:4

Break Altmaier! The German invests significantly more in the game and runs his backhand very well. Two unnecessary mistakes by Sinner ultimately caused Altmaier to break. A really strong performance by the Kempener so far.

1:15 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 3:3

Altmaier also wins his third service game and hardly shows any weaknesses at the beginning of this duel. Both from the baseline and at the net, the German convinces with an incredible calm.

1:11 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 3:2

Altmaier demands everything from his opponent at the beginning of the match. The German moves very well and knows how to impress with length in baseline duels. However, Sinner countered with strong surcharges and took the lead again.

1:08 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 2:2

The next backhand winner from Altmaier at the start of the fourth game, plus an ace and a mistake by the opponent, brought the German the second game win. The Kempener has been playing at a high level so far and hardly gives Sinner a chance on his own serve.

1:03 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 2:1

Altmaier’s backhand is going really well. The German finds the right answer to Sinner’s baseline shots longline for the second time. However, the Italian is not impressed by this and wins his second service game in a row to make it 2-1. But Altmaier plays well here.

12:59 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 1:1

Altamier is in no way inferior to the South Tyrolean and equalizes to make it 1-1 without losing a point. Above all, the German convinces with an aggressive style of play that puts his opponent on the defensive. The highlight of this game was a backhand winner to 15:0.

12:57 p.m.: Sinner – Altmaier 1:0

Sinner starts with a strong service game. The South Tyrolean only gives up one point and is particularly convincing on the serve. Good start for Sinner.

Info: Altmaier challenges Sinner

INFO: Welcome

Welcome to the 5th tournament day of the French Open in Roland-Garros. Sebastian Würz accompanies the events from Paris for you here in the live ticker. Today you can look forward to Alexander Zverev’s second round match.