15:38
Pair hangs in the 4th set
After a series of 8 games conceded which cost him the second and the third set, Benoît Paire seems to resurface. Solid in service, the French already has 8 winning points against only 1 for his opponent. He manages to upset Ruud thanks to an excellent presence at the net and an almost waterproof baseline cover.
15:36
Garcia still solid
In a 1st round trap, Caroline Garcia needs proof of composure. The Frenchwoman leads 4-2 against Siegemund, service to follow.
15:35
Pair finds a second wind
In physical difficulty during the second and third set, Benoît Paire regained some legs. The French delighted the public with his cushioning and held the base (3-2) in this fourth set.
15:29
Garcia gets off to a good start against Siegemund
The Frenchwoman (58th in the world) quickly took control of this match against the German Laura Siegemund (55th in the world). She leads 4-1 with the help of efficient serve (75% first, 86% second).
15:27
Medvedev leads 2-0 against Bublik
The Russian continues his momentum. If he struggled to conclude this second set (he was leading 4-0), Medvedev ended up winning 6-3.
15:17
Pair led 2 set to 1
After conceding the second set 6-2, the Frenchman was similarly dominated in the third set Ruud won without forcing 6-1.
15:05
Ruud escapes in the 3rd set
Since his disagreement with the referee during the second set, Pair is no longer there. After having chained the break, then the loss of the second set, he was led 4-0 in the third set. Pair is on a streak of 8 consecutive lost games! The Frenchman looks physically touched.
15:01
Bertens falls from entry
Semi-finalist at Roland in 2016, Kiki Bertens (17th world) was eliminated in the first round. Weighted down by a faulty service (46% first and second), she lost in three sets (1-6, 6-3, 4-6) against the Slovenian Polona Hercog (73rd world). She will find the winner of the Siegemund-Garcia match.
14:53
Medvedev wins the first set and takes place in the 2nd
Despite a complicated start, the Medvedev machine is on its way. After winning the first set 6-3 in half an hour against Bublik, the Russian rolled into the second set. He leads 4-0.
14:46
Sinner domine Herbert
The Italian was not far from stealing his faceoff to afford the match. Herbert only pushed back the deadline. Sinner concludes behind by securing his second match point (6-1, 4-6, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4). Sinner will face another Italian, Mager (87th worldwide) in the second round.
14:42
Pair broken in the 2nd set in disagreement with the referee
After the gain of a first set hung (7-5), the pressure did not come down on the Suzanne-Lenglen court. Pair broken on a ball deemed good by the referee does not agree at all. The little chat will get nowhere. 4-2 for Ruud who continues by confirming his 5-2 break.
14:38
Sinner takes the lead in the 5th set
The Italian leads 5-3 against Herbert. The Frenchman no longer has the right to make a mistake as he carries out double faults on his service.
14:36
Medvedev entre en lice
The Russian No. 2 seed has recovered perfectly after losing his first serve game. He leads 5-3 against Bublik in less than half an hour of play.
14:09
Pair wins the first set
In difficulty early in the match, Benoît Paire woke up well and won the first set against Casper Ruud. The French broke the Norwegian in his last service game to then win the set 7-5.
14:07
Sinner equalizes with two sets everywhere
It’s gone for the fifth set between Jannik Sinner and Pierre-Hugues Herbert. After the match point missed by the French, the young Italian managed to reverse the situation and break to pocket the fourth set (7-5).
14:02
Pair saves two set balls
Casper Ruud dominates the debates against Benoît Paire but the Frenchman hangs on and has just saved two set points on his serve, especially after a nice dead end.
14:00
Herbert misses a match point …
Herbert misses opportunities … After wasting three break points in the previous game, the French did not conveti a match point on a big backhand fault. Everything has to be redone (5-5).
13:55
It’s already hot for Pair
After a first discussion with the referee from the fifth point, Benoît Paire had to break up against Ruud. The fight is now well underway against the Norwegian (4-4).
13:19
Pair on the Simonne-Mathieu
It’s a highly anticipated match this Monday at Roland Garros, Benoît Paire has just started his first round meeting against the Norwegian Casper Ruud, seeded No. 15.
13:12
Herbert takes the lead against Sinner, the feat in progress?
Herbert makes the Suzanne-Lenglen court vibrate! After having escaped two breaks in advance, the French still won this third round by finishing the decisive game on a service-volley (7-4). Herbert now leads two innings to one face to the No. 18 seed (1-6, 6-4, 7-6).
13:04
Herbert pushed to the decisive game
While the French had two breaks in advance, he suffered a terrible 4-0 against a Sinner found and offensive. Now it’s time for the decisive game (6-6) to award this third round while the two men are tied for one round everywhere.
12:50
The surprise Tan coming out Cornet
At 23, Harmony Tan signs the best performance of his career. The Frenchwoman, beneficiary of an invitation, took out Alizé Cornet in two sets and 1h34 (6-4, 6-4).
In the second round, Tan will face the Czech Vondrousova, seeded No. 20.
12:36
New station wagon for Herbert
The Frenchman continues his momentum from the second set and breaks Jannik Sinner to take the advantage in the third set. Pierre-Hugues Herbert now leads 3 games to 2!
12:22
Swiatek starts defending his title
Title holder, Iga Swiatek began the defense of his trophy on the Central. The Polish already leads 3-0 against the Slovenian Kaja Juvan.
12:21
Cornet recovers
Led a round to nothing by his compatriot Harmony Tan, Alizé Cornet attacked the second set hard with two breaks before seeing the beneficiary of a wild card pick up a little (3-2).
12:17
Herbert equalizes against Sinner
Beautiful atmosphere on the Suzanne-Lenglen court and a great performance by Pierre-Hugues Herbert. After a very difficult start, the French server volleyball player won the second set against Jannik Sinner, seeded No. 18, after a loss in the net of the Italian (1-6, 6-4).
12:02
Bertens in the hard
Seed number 16, Kiki Bertens is jostled by Polona Hercog. The Slovenian won the first set 6-1.
12:02
Tan shakes up Cornet
Surprise on the Simonne-Mathieu. Harmony Tan, 23, wins the first set against Alizé Cornet (6-4).
12:01
Herbert breaks again
While the doubles specialist had lost his break very quickly, Herbert is again in the lead thanks to an aggressive game finally in place. 4-3 for French with service to follow (1-6, 4-3).
11:49
Cornet hung by a French guest
On the Simonne-Mathieu, it is a match between two French women that we are witnessing. Alizé Cornet was broken by Harmony Tan, who has an invitation (3-4).
11:48
Herbert is doing better
Swept away in the first round, Pierre-Hugues Herbert attacked better in the second set. The French broke the Italian and leads 2-1 in this set.
11:37
Pierre-Hugues Herbert led 1 set 0
Considered one of the greatest hopes of the circuit, the Italian has been unplayable since the start of the meeting. Excellent in the service, Sinner connects the winning blows and does not let himself be taken by the depreciations of the Frenchman. 24 minutes, 6-1 for Sinner against Herbert.
11:33
Sinner takes off against Pierre-Hugues Herbert
Very clean in the service (76% of first ball), skillful at the net (5/5) the Italian converts the slightest opportunity and leads 5-1 in less than 20 minutes against the French.
11:29
The tricolor duel between Cornet and Tan is launched
Alizé Cornet logically takes the upper hand by taking advantage of the many unforced errors of Harmony Tan (3-1). It’s been playing for a quarter of an hour of play.
11:22
Pierre-Hugues Herbet unlocks his counter
More comfortable on the first ball and fairer at the net, the Frenchman comes down to (1-2).
11:14
Let’s go for Pierre-Hugues Herbert!
The French (85 worldwide) opposed to the Italian hope Jannik Sinner (19) seeded number 18 immediately concedes his stake! By relying on a good first ball, the Italian has no trouble confirming his break and leads 2-0.
10:38
Federer’s beginnings
Roger Federer makes his debut at Roland Garros on Monday. The Swiss, who only played three games in 2021 after an almost white 2020 (he had only played in the Australian Open in January), will face the Uzbek qualifier, Denis Istomin. The meeting will be played on the Central.
10:36
Nine French on the courts this Monday
Nine French players will be on the courts this Monday at Roland Garros. Pierre-Hugues Herbert will launch hostilities at 11 am against the big Italian hope Jannik Sinner (19). Caroline Garcia’s match against Germany’s Siegemund will be scheduled after. Before that for women, the day will start with a 100% French duel between Alizé Cornet and Harmony Tan. Benoit Paire will then challenge the Dane Casper Ruud while Arthur Rinderknech, beneficiary of a wild card, will face the powerful Croatian server, Marin Cilic.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will face the Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka, Arthur Cazaux against the Polish Kamil Majchrzak and Mathias Bourgue against the German Koepfer.
10:27
Good morning all !
Hello everyone and welcome to follow the matches live on the second day of Roland-Garros. Sunday was marked by the sensation of the elimination of Dominic Thiem, double finalist in Paris, in the first round. Only one Frenchman, Enzo Couacaud, qualified for the next trui. Chardy, Barrere, Burel, Simon, Moutet, Dodin, Jacquemot and Parry took the door.