Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev also came through tough third-round encounters. Meanwhile, there were straightforward wins for Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the women’s two and four seeds. Here, the PA news agency looks back at day seven of the French Open.
Picture of the day Match of the day ZVEREV SURVIVES #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/ZKvNrl56cK — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 1, 2024 Zverev came through a five-set marathon to reach the fourth round.
The German fourth seed was on the brink of a shock exit after falling a break down in the final set against Dutch world number 26 Tallon Griekspoor. But Zverev hit back to force a deciding set tie-break and finished with an ace to register a 3-6 9-4 6-2 4-6 7-6 (3) victory. Shot of the day You have to see it to believe it! 🤯 Shot of the Day just had to be this LEFT-HANDED forehand pass from Tomas Machac 😳 #RolandGarros pic.
twitter.com/CoK1P0OxyG — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 1, 2024 Right-hander Tomas Machac plays left-handed forehand twice and wins the point. Quote of the day Fashion statement of the day Brit watch More rain frustration for the British doubles contingent, with Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram only able to share four games with Gonzalo Escobar and Aleksandr Nedovyesov.
Two more Brits, Luke Johnson and Henry Patten – who share the same coach, Calvin Betton – are playing each other. Patten and Harri Heliovaara were leading Johnson and Skander Mansouri 6-3 2-3 w.
