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The most important matches, the latest results, fresh match reports and all the news about the French Open every day in our live blog.
Kerber advice for Zverev’s dream
Angelique Kerber never won the French Open, but she did win the other three Grand Slam tournaments – so she knows what she’s talking about when she tells Alexander Zverev what it takes to end the long wait for the first title at such a tournament. In the Sportschau interview, the former German tennis player explained why she is “in good spirits” and spoke about the match against Rafael Jodar and other topics.
Three more matches until the title
The first day of the quarterfinals has begun and in addition to Alexander Zverev’s performance against Rafael Jodar, there are other strong matches on Tuesday.
Cerundolo fairy tale over – Berrettini’s continues
Juan Manuel Cerundolo – Matteo Berrettini 3:6, 6:7 (2:7), 6:7 (6:8)
First he sensationally defeated Jannik Sinner in five sets, then Martin Landaluce in a marathon match in 5:58 hours. To which Juan Manuel Cerundolo wrote on Instagram: “I can’t take it anymore, what madness. Now off to bed to see if we can get into the quarter-finals with one foot.” The very clear reality: Not against a player like Matteo Berrettini.
The Italian had also needed a show of strength over five hours and a 15:13 in the match tie-break to get into the round of 16, but the previous matches were easier – and so it initially looked like a very clear affair. But Cerundolo showed his fighting spirit again, after the second set he took a “medical timeout”, served to win the set and had three set points in the tie break – but the last bit was missing. His fairy tale is over, but Berrettini’s fairy tale continues against Matteo Arnaldi.
Finally a night session with women: Sabalenka defeats Osaka
Aryna Sabalenka – Naomi Osaka 7:5, 6:3
After three years there was another night session with a women’s match at the French Open. And the organizers probably didn’t regret their decision to schedule it. Since the night session was introduced in 2021, it was only the fifth time that two players were placed in the prestigious spot.
In the end, Aryna Sabalenka clearly defeated her challenger Naomi Osaka in prime time. The world number one from Belarus beat the Japanese 7:5, 6:3. The two dazzling tennis stars treated the spectators in the Philippe Chatrier Stadium to a partly high-class duel that ended after an hour and a half.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is itching again
A little “off topic” in a live blog about the French Open – but at least it’s about a three-time Paris winner: Serena Williams will soon be celebrating a comeback. While the world’s best are currently working magic on clay, they will be taking part in a tournament on grass again after a long time. And if things go well, she might even be at Wimbledon.
Last Frenchwoman out – qualifier Chwalinska also beats Parry
Maja Chwalinska – Diane Parry 6:3, 6:2
A game like this would have been very rare in a French Open round of 16 – and that was not because both players had their left thighs bandaged in the same place. Instead, in the round of the last 16, two professionals met who are just within the reach of the top 100 in the world rankings – Diane Parry was 92nd before the French Open, while qualifier Maja Chwalinska was only 114th.
Diane Parry loses to Poland’s Maja Chwalinska at the French Open
The question now was which of the two outsiders would even make it to the quarter-finals – and whether Paris could continue to enjoy a former Parisian. It was only two years ago that Parry left the French capital for Dubai. But the burden of being the last national hope in the men’s and women’s fields and playing on a big stage was too much.
Parry made 38 unforced errors, especially her strong forehand which had an incredible spread – also on match point. Chwalinska played her unorthodox game, stayed totally cool, won and should also be a big challenge for Anna Kalinskaya in the quarterfinals. The Pole had previously said that people should pray for her that she would find a cheap hotel room – if she found it, she would hopefully have booked it beyond the round of 16.
Cobolli continued in final form in front of a few spectators
Flavio Cobolli – Zachary Svajda 6:2, 6:3, 6:7 (3:7), 7:6 (7:5)
Yes, it was early, but not so early that you would have to drag yourself out of bed to see one of the now most promising candidates for the French Open final. As such, you have to have Flavio Cobolli on your list. Not only because he remained without losing a set in the first week in Paris and particularly impressed against Learner Tien, but because the top half, which included Jannik Sinner, is otherwise very thin.
Italy’s Flavio Cobolli plays a backhand against Zachary Svajda of the USA
However, the number of spectators on the Court Philippe Chartrier was very small, with more than half of the seats remaining free. This didn’t stop Cobolli, he dominated Zachary Svajda for a long time, but then he was really challenged for the first time in the tournament.
The 24-year-old lost his first set in the tournament and initially lost a 4-0 lead in the third round and, in his own words, “almost pissed himself” because of it, but saved himself to the finish. In the quarterfinals, Cobolli will face Felix Auger-Aliassime – maybe then more people will be watching in Paris.
“Not acceptable” – Vallejo punished after sexist comments
After his second-round defeat against Moise Kouame, Adolfo Daniel Vallejo made disparaging comments about referee Ana Carvalho. The Paraguayan has now been complained about because, according to tournament director Amelie Mauresmo, the statements were “unacceptable” and they would have “no room here”.
Roland Garros is entering the decisive phase
The second week in Paris begins – and the French capital is primarily looking forward to a top-class match on Monday evening. During the day it is mainly the turn of the previous surprises of the French Open. The following article contains all the information.
Fonseca is also too strong for Ruud
Casper Ruud – Joao Fonseca 5:7, 6:7 (8:10), 7:5, 2:6
The Brazilian tennis super talent Joao Fonseca continued his winning ways at the French Open and reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time. The 19-year-old, who knocked out major record winner Novak Djokovic in the third round, prevailed in a hard-fought duel 7:5, 7:6 (10:8), 5:7, 6:2 against two-time finalist Casper Ruud from Norway. This means that number 15 on the seeding list was eliminated.
22 years after three-time champion Gustavo Kuerten, who watched the game in Paris, a Brazilian is once again in the last eight of a Grand Slam. Fonseca will face Jakub Mensik, who is only a year older.
May 31, 2026 • 6:06 p.m
Zverev easily moves into the quarterfinals
Jesper De Jong – Alexander Zverev 6:7 (3:7), 4:6, 6:1
Alexander Zverev fulfills his duty against outsider Jesper De Jong and moves into the quarter-finals without losing a set. Only in the first sentence does the Hamburger struggle with himself from time to time, but after that the performance is great.
May 31, 2026 • 5:40 p.m
Jódar turns game: now against Zverev
Rafael Jódar – Pablo Carreno Busta 4:6, 4:6, 6:1, 6:2, 6:2
Crime stories, dramas, spectacles – the French Open has a lot to offer this year. In addition to falling favorites, there are also a series of five-set duels – like this afternoon. The Spanish shooting star Rafael Jódar, something like the rising star in the clay court sky, was already 0-2 sets behind against his experienced compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta, when he really turned up the heat.
Suddenly the 19-year-old appeared completely free and hit his opponent in the face. The reward: He is in the quarter-finals for the first time and is considered a contender for the title. The next opponent is top favorite Alexander Zverev.
May 31, 2026 • 12:58 p.m
Kostyuk shocks himself and favorite Swiatek
Marta Kostyuk – Iga Swiatek 7:5, 6:1
After Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova, the next favorite for the title has been eliminated. The four-time French Open winner Iga Swiatek had surprisingly no chance in the opening game of the day on the Chatrier against the in-form Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk. While the Pole was able to make the first set quite tight, nothing came together in the second round.
Kostyuk, the world No. 15, played power tennis that Swiatek could never handle. She seemed dull and uninspired and simply couldn’t keep up with the pace and hardness of the punches. She was “shocked” by her progress, said the winner shortly after the match with a beaming smile on her face. Swiatek must also have been shocked by this poor performance. Kostyuk will face her compatriot Elina Svitolina, who defeated Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic (4:6, 6:4, 6:0), in the quarterfinals.
May 31, 2026 • 12:54 p.m
German double continues easily
Kevin Krawietz/Tim Pütz – Roman Burruchaga/Thiago Tirante 6:3, 6:4
They rarely receive much attention; Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, Germany’s best doubles team, also had to play their second round match far away from the popular Roland Garros courts. But they still played some decent tennis on court 14; their Argentinian competitors were no hurdle. That was convincing in the serve and return game.
The number six seeded duo easily moved into the third round in just over an hour and a half, with Frankfurter Pütz converting the match point. There are also great hopes for further success, as the Germans had already won the preparatory tournament in Hamburg. In the next round we will face the Brazilian Marcelo Demoliner and the Indian Sriram Balaji – a doable task.
May 30, 2026 • 8:35 p.m
Last year’s winner Gauff surprisingly fails
Coco Gauff – Anastasia Potapova 6:4, 6:7 (1:7), 4:6
The early exit for the defending champion: Coco Gauff surprisingly missed a place in the round of 16. The American lost 6:4, 6:7 (1:7), 4:6 against Anastasia Potapova from Austria and has to travel home. Gauff prevailed in the final last year against world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
May 30, 2026 • 8:03 p.m
Kouamé inspires the crowds and is eliminated
Moise Kouamé – Alejandro Tabilo 6:4, 3:6, 4:6, 6:7 (9:11)
There was a folk festival atmosphere Suzanne-Lenglen, the fans loudly cheered every time their favorite scored. Even before the first blow, the chants hardly seemed to end. But it didn’t help. Moise Kouamé, who has just turned 17 and is the new supposed prodigy in French tennis, is out. Beaten by clay court specialist Alejandro Tabilo from Chile, but still celebrated by the fans.
The Kouamé mania, which had put him on the cover of almost every sports newspaper in the country after his third-round entry, brought the young man from a suburb of Paris into the game. Spectacular points in the first set, which he deservedly won.
As time went on, however, the previous five-set match of the 318th in the world rankings became more and more noticeable. Highlights were then increasingly framed by avoidable errors. Tabilo also got up significantly better and kept calm in this cauldron. The sporting highlight should be the ultimately decisive tie-break in the fourth set. Kouamé played spectacularly, Tabilo played calmly – and won 11:9.