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*Rybakina 6-4 Mertens (*denotes next server)
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More nervy play from both, the tall Begu going a set point down when she hits miles wide. Then she loses her ball toss and double faults to lose the game and go a set down.
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Good morning and welcome to day seven of our French Open coverage, the clay still brick red, the organisers hustling to fit everything in after the rain of the first few days.
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Lots to keep an eye on today, including Aryna Sabalenka playing “best friend” Paula Badosa, second on Court Philippe Chatrier, while Novak Djokovic takes on Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, who like Djokovic is let to lose a set, in the night session. Alexander Zverev (whose domestic abuse trial was adjourned on Friday) and Daniil Medvedev also play.
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Important Events
*Badosa 0-1 Sabalenka (*shows next server)
Sabalenka showed power and finesse, but Badosa showed no signs of flinching, winning some tough rallies to break back. This is going to be a very physical battle.
Badosa 0-1 Sabalenka* (*indicates next server)
The television signal went out for a moment, and when it came back on, Sabalenka had quickly broken Badosa’s serve.
Aryna Sabalenka (2) At Philippe Chatrier, the roof is closed, the rain keeps falling, Paula Badosa is outside warming up, and there aren’t many people there to watch Sabalenka.
Sabalenkao has won four of their six meetings. Her best result at Roland Garros was a semifinal appearance last year. Badosa’s best result in Paris was the quarterfinals in 2021.
Next up is Philip– Chartier, today’s women’s heavyweight bout is Sabalenka vs. Badosa, but while we wait for that, let’s take a look at what’s happening around the court.
Suzanne Lenglen faced Ben Shelton, a promising young American player seeded 15th, who lost one set to Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded 21st, and was down 0-3.
On Court 14, where play was suspended due to rain, 11th seeds Alex de Minneur and Jan-Lennard Struff are playing one match each.
Rybakina beats Mertens 6-4, 6-2
Rybakina 6-2, 6-4 Mertens
Mertens served with all her might, but it wasn’t enough. Rybakina finished off with a brilliant backhand into the corner. The two shook hands and a pale-faced Rybakina waved to the crowd. The victory was confirmed after one hour and seven minutes.
“I want to play more and win Grand Slams,” she says.
Rybakina 5-2, 6-4 Mertens* (*indicates next server)
a The Super Rally is won thanks to Rybakina’s long levers and speed, as Mertens puts the return into the net and must serve to stay in the match.
*Rybakina 4-2, 6-4 Mertens (*indicates next server)
Mertens groans at the effort: a missed drop shot, then an inaccurate return from Rybakina, then Mertens finishes off with a beautiful drop shot and serves out to win at love. It’s still a draw.
Rybakina 4-1, 6-4 Mertens* (*indicates next server)
Rybakina switched gears and made a quick hold as Mertens’ return bounced off the post, and Mertens will need to find something special soon to keep winning in this match.
*Rybakina 3-1, 6-4 Mertens (*indicates next server)
Rybakina missed a simple smash like every park player in the world, but Mertens double-faulted again and Rybakina suddenly had two break points, which she won with a superb forehand into the corner.
Rybakina 2-1, 6-4 Mertens* (*indicates next server)
Rybakina won with a beautifully polished serve at 15. Meanwhile, at Court Suzanne-Lenlincourt, Gracheva beat Beg 7-5, 6-3.
*Rybakina 1-1, 6-4 Mertens (*indicates next server)
Rallies go up and down the court, Rybakina suddenly playing with confidence and flair — on TV, at least, the court is damp and dreary, Rybakina is wearing a cardigan — but a struggling Mertens fights back and holds.
Rybakina 1-0, 6-4 Mertens* (* indicates the next server)
Hold serve with confidence.
Rybakina attacks Mertens
*Rybakina 6-4 Mertens (* indicates the next server)
Rybakina knew she had a way to take the set and was ruthless in her returns. The world number four had three set points and when a suddenly nervous Mertens hit it wide, Rybakina sealed the set.
Rybakina 5-4 Mertens* (* indicates the next server)
Rybakina was not in good form today, making some unforced errors at the net. Commentators speculate the clay took some of her power away. Mertens’ perfect lob was smart and daring, but the smash missed and Rybakina held.
*Rybakina 4-4 Mertens (* indicates the next server)
Two consecutive double faults gave Rybakina a chance to turn the game around, but then Mertens hit long and Rybakina tied it again with minimal effort.
Rybakina 3-4 Mertens* (* indicates the next server)
Some great movement from Mertens sent Rybakina all over the court, then some smart strikes at the net to break serve twice in a row.
*Rybakina 3-3 Mertens (* indicates the next server)
Rybakina, modestly fired up, quickly fought back.
Rybakina 2-3 Mertens* (* indicates the next server)
Rybakina blunders on a bounce smash, but hits Mertens’ return with her Exocet into the corner and bounces away. Another error from Rybakina gives Mertens a game point. She wins the ball back, but another self-destructive error gives a flustered Mertens the break.
*Rybakina 2-2 Mertens (* indicates the next server)
Mertens, wearing blue, a sun visor, a large gold necklace and earrings, puts her opponent on her wrong foot and holds serve with ease.
Rybakina 2-1 Mertens* (* indicates the next server)
Mertens beat Rybakina in their only clay court match, despite the fact that she is ranked higher. She led 30-0 on Rybakina’s serve, but then hit a long shot to bring Rybakina back into the match. A series of deuces followed, but Rybakina won with two strong serves. There weren’t many people watching the match on a chilly morning, and everyone was probably doing their patriotic duty along with Gracheva.
Rybakina 1-1 Mertens* (* indicates the next server)
A smooth forehand, a lucky net cord, and Mertens starts with a hold as well. Love.
Rybakina 1-0 Mertens* (* indicates the next server)
He goes straight into the flow, smoothly combining his long arms and legs to serve and win the love call.
We intend to continue Philippe Chartlier’s win put Gracheva at one set and one game ahead against Suzanne Lenglen.
Elena Rybakina The world number four was warming up on Court Philippe Chartier in light gold.
Gracheva launches a campaign against Beg
*Gracheva 7-5 Beg (* indicates the next server)
In a tense match from both players, the tall Begg missed the ball by miles to drop a set point, then lost a ball toss and double-faulted to lose the game and go down a set.
Gracheva 6-5 Beg* (*indicates the next server)
It’s not warm at Roland Garros – the spectators are wearing coats, the players are in short sleeves – and Gracheva holds serve, then makes a flurry of unforced errors.
*Gracheva 5-5 Beg (*indicates the next server)
Gracheva, dressed in patriotic blue, played with spirit and fended off Beg’s defences, with the Tricolour waving in the stands, but nerves took their toll and she lost the match from 30 points down after Beg saved three set points.
Gracheva 5-4 Beg* (*indicates the next server)
Beg led 30-0 but misfired a return to let Gracheva back into the match. Gracheva made the most of the opportunity with a brave smash, hitting the back of her heel to galvanize herself. Beg won a big rally but it went to deuce, where Gracheva, surrounded by fans, saved a break point to take a 5-4 lead.
*Gracheva 4-4 Beg (*indicates the next server)
Beg holds serve to tie the score and begins to hit the serve strap more accurately.
Let’s go on a trip on Saturday morning The court shifts to Suzanne Lenglen, where the last French woman, Varvara Gracheva, is leading 4-3 against Irina-Camelia Beg.
preamble
Good morning and welcome to day 7 of our French Open coverage. The soil was still the colour of brick and after the first few days of rain, organisers were busy trying to pack everything up.
There are plenty of matches to watch today, including Aryna Sabalenka taking on her “best friend” Paula Badosa at Court Philippe Chatrier, and Novak Djokovic taking on Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the evening session, who, like Djokovic, is down a set. Alexander Zverev (whose domestic violence trial has been postponed until Friday) and Daniil Medvedev are also in action.
