Update
Who is on, who’s out? All news from day 3 at the Grand Slam tournament in Paris Current and compact.
Marterer’s hard fight not rewarded
Maximilian Marterer – Adam Walton 6: 7 (3: 7), 6: 4, 3: 6, 6: 2, 2: 6
The facility on which the French Open is held is one of Maximilian Marterer’s favorite places. In 2018 he once played like Phoenix out of the ashes into the international spotlight and stormed into the round of 16, where the 29-year-old had to give up Rafael Nadal. At that time, almost everything went perfectly for the native of Nuremberg around the tournament. He could never repeat this success again, but at least Marterer managed to play in the main field five times a total of five times. This year he also achieved this effort – under difficult conditions. He broke injuries in advance, so that he only three Matches was able to contest in 2025. Much too little: And so Marterer also went out against the Australian after almost four hours of play. In this game at eye level, the German lacked the necessary match hardness in the last phase in order to be able to keep the level constant.
Mies/Safiulin out in round 1
Mies/Safiulin – Salisbury/Skupski 2: 6, 4: 6
A disappointing game that Andreas Mies has completed with his double partner Roman Safiulin. The German/Russian duo was almost no chance against the British world-class double Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski.
Particularly bitter for the German professional: After the pair of success Mies and Kevin Krawietz separated at the end of 2022-both of them won twice the double competition in Paris-Mies was not yet successful in the search for a fixed (double) partner. That is why Mies always competes with changing personnel formations. A disadvantage, especially in doubles, because it matters that the partners are recorded and precisely coordinated. And so for the Cologne team there is already an end in the 1st round in Paris.
Azarenka does not give Wickmayer a chance
Yanina Wickmayer – Victoria Azarenka 0: 6, 0: 6
So you certainly do not imagine a farewell to the big stage, but there are no gifts in women’s tennis either. The 35 -year -old Belgian Yanina Wickmayer, who announced to end her career this summer, conceded the high penalty against Belarus Victoria Azarenka in just 48 minutes in tennis. Nevertheless: Wickmayer should look back proud of her career despite this removal. In April 2010 she was even on the 12th place in the world rankings. Finally, however, she was led to 1,113, could only be Protected Ranking One last time to the French Open participate. After the birth of her daughter, the Antwerpen woman had her in 2022 comeback celebrated.
Next bankruptcy for Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medledew – Cameron Norrie 5: 7, 3: 6, 6: 4, 6: 1, 5: 7
What’s going on with Daniil Medvedev? The former number 1 in the world fought back after a two -set deficit against the British Cameron, but in the end – after four hours – showed nerves and gave the hoped -for victory back. Medvedev has never been a lover of the red ash. But this bitter bankruptcy is part of a number of failure experiences. Medvedev has been looking for his successful game for some time – and just doesn’t seem to find it anymore. The 29-year-old has not been able to win a tournament for two years now, he slipped to eleventh in the world rankings. Before the French Open If the Russian even contradicted rumors that he could explain his resignation. “I feel that I am really not far from a great level. And that means big endgames and also Grand Slam-Pr. But this is not far the most difficult step “said Medledew. So his search has to go on.
Sad record of Grigor Dimitrow
Grigor Dimitrov – Ethan Quinn 6: 2, 6: 3, 2: 3, task
Grigor Dimitrov wrote history involuntarily – with a taskGrand Slam: The Bulgarian had to give up against Ethan Quinn (USA) in the fourth set. He is the first player in the history of profit tennis, who is four major-Turnerieren has given up in a series. The 34-year-old was 2: 1 in front against Quinn before nothing went. Before that, he had already in the round of 16 of Wimbledon Against Daniil Medvedev, in the quarter -finals of the US Open against Frances Tiafoe and in the first round of the Australian Open have to give up against Francesco Passaro.
Djokovic with a brilliant record
Novak Djokovic – Mackenzie McDonald 6: 3, 6: 3, 6: 3
The 97th victory of Novak Djokovic at the French Open Was very easy to get out. The American Mackenzie McDonald was not a real test stone for the 38-year-old. Djokovics record in Paris is breathtaking. But of course there is still a player who is better. The 14 times champion Rafael Nadal has made a total of 112 wins. Nonetheless: “I don’t know how many grand slams I still play, so I’m trying to get the best out”said Djokovic. “It is my motivation to set records.” Djokovic was able to collect 24 Grand Slam titles, with 25 trophies he would be the sole record holder. “He caught the best draw of everyone”, Ex-world-class player John Mcenroe said before the tournament. The Serbs can be trusted – also a new record.
Gauff wants to play without a racket
Coco Gauff – Olivia Gadecki 6: 2, 6: 2
Tennis without a racket is not possible. Coco Gauff also had to determine that. The American looked puzzled when she opened her bag from Australia before playing against Olivia Gadecki and found that it was empty. With a smile, the 21-year-old looked at her team in the stands, who immediately sent a ball boy to get the forgotten rackets. “It was fun and made sure that I wasn’t nervous at all”said Gauff after the game. With the racket in her hand, she clearly won against Gadecki 6: 2, 6: 2 and effortlessly moved into the second round.