The 2024 French Open continues on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (5/29/24) with the second round of the competition at Roland Garros in Paris, France. The tournament concludes on Sunday, June 9, 2024 (6/9/24).
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DJOKOVIC 6-4 1-0* CARBALLES BAENA
That was a pretty competitive first set from Roberto Carballes Baena against the world No 1 after those early exchanges, but Novak Djokovic knows exactly how to navigate these things.
With the Spaniard serving to stay in the set, Djokovic ups the ante and pockets the first of two break points to nick the opening set.
It remains difficult to see anything other than a straight sets win here for the top seed, but we’ll see.
The covers are coming off
Better news from the outside courts too at Roland Garros, with the covers off and umbrellas put to one side.
Here's hoping we'll get a clear afternoon of play from here on in. There's a lot of catching up to do.
And remember, that includes an earlier start on Friday when play will begin an hour earlier than has been the case this week.
The covers are coming off
Better news from the outside courts too at Roland Garros, with the covers off and umbrellas put to one side.
Here's hoping we'll get a clear afternoon of play from here on in. There's a lot of catching up to do.
And remember, that includes an earlier start on Friday when play will begin an hour earlier than has been the case this week.
RUUD 7-6 1-6 6-3 2-5 DAVIDOVICH FOKINA
Ruud unloads a big crosscourt forehand to hold to 30 and then forces two break back points with a sharp, low return.
It’s often a mixed bag from Foki as he follows up some shockers with moments of magic and he delivers here under stress to hold from deuce and close-in on taking us into a decider.
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RUUD 7-6 1-6 6-3 1-4 DAVIDOVICH FOKINA
The World No.32 often seems to have more penetration on his attempt at killer shots. A case in point comes when he ends an eye-catching exchange with a sizzling backhand winner up the line.
Ruud benefits from a net cord to make deuce but an emphatic smash and a booming forehand see the Spaniard back up the break.
BREAK! – RUUD 7-6 1-6 6-3 1-3 DAVIDOVICH FOKINA
That’s a shocker from Ruud.
He allows Foki to be the aggressor throughout and is too passive as the Spaniard clocks up triple break point with a crosscourt forehand.
The Scandinavian fends off one but then drills a tame forehand into the net to hand over the momentum.
20:56
RUUD 7-6 1-6 6-3 1-2 DAVIDOVICH FOKINA
Foki survives a near 10-minute examination of his serve, saving a break point along the way.
The Spaniard then takes a medical time-out for a blister on his finger.
