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Emma Raducanu proud of battling through illness

Emma Raducanu admitted she was battling an illness as she came through a three-set marathon against Xinyu Wang to book a blockbuster second-round meeting with defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open.

The 22-year-old called for the doctor in the first set having rubbed ice on her cheeks and round her eyes as she had her blood pressure checked.

Raducanu then claimed the opening set but Wang rallied to take the second in front of a big crowd on a cramped Court Eight yet the Brit hit back to complete a gutsy 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory in two hours and 44 minutes – the joint-longest match of her career on clay.

Raducanu, who came into the tournament managing a back problem, said: “I think I’m actually really proud of today’s match, more so than a lot of the matches that I played recently or in general, because I woke up and I felt really sick, to be honest.

“I felt bad from the morning. I was just trying and fighting through that. It was really difficult. You know, in the first set, I just felt it straight away and it didn’t really go away throughout the whole match.

“To have kind of come through that and overcome how I was feeling, I’m really happy with and I didn’t let it kind of, you know…it would have been easy to kind of let it drag me down.

“I don’t know why I’ve struggled today. The last few days, I’ve just not really been feeling great. I guess I’m managing a few things. I’m glad I can have some rest and hopefully rest up before playing Wednesday.”

(REUTERS)

Luke Baker27 May 2025 09:15

Novak Djokovic makes history to finally claim 100th title

Djokovic fought back from losing the first set and being a break down in the decider to beat Hurkacz 5-7 7-6 (2) 7-6 (2) in a gruelling contest lasting three hours and four minutes.

The Serbian is just the third man in the Open era – after Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer – to win 100 ATP titles.

Mike Jones27 May 2025 09:03

Emma Raducanu sets up clash with Iga Swiatek despite medical fears

Emma Raducanu needed a lengthy medical time-out as she came through a three-set marathon to book a blockbuster second-round meeting with defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open.

The 22-year-old was leading China’s Wang Xinyu 6-5 in the first set when she called for the doctor, rubbing ice on her cheeks and round her eyes as she had her blood pressure checked.

There were fears that Raducanu, who has had a history of injury and illness issues throughout her career, would have to retire from the match. But after three minutes of treatment she came back on to the court and confidently served out the set to love.

Wang rallied to take the second set but, in front of a big crowd on a cramped Court Eight, Raducanu hit back to complete a gutsy 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory in two hours and 44 minutes – the joint-longest match of her career on clay.

Luke Baker27 May 2025 08:54

Jannik Sinner reflects on Richard Gasquet match-up

Having beaten Rinderknech in round one, Jannik Sinner will play another Frenchman, veteran Richard Gasquet, in the next round.

After victory, Sinner said: “It doesn’t get any better. I’m very happy to be in this position. I know where he is in his position.

“He gave so much to this sport. I am very happy to share a court with him. I know you are going to support him.

“It’s OK. I know that, I’m just happy to share a court with him so let’s see.”

Luke Baker27 May 2025 08:39

Jannik Sinner shows winning quality against surging Arthur Rinderknech at French Open

Jannik Sinner navigated mild turbulence for a winning return to grand slam tennis as the world number one launched his hunt for a maiden French Open trophy with a 6-4 6-3 7-5 first-round victory over Arthur Rinderknech on Monday.

The Italian served a three-month doping ban shortly after defending his Australian Open title in January and looked close to his best in a run to the Rome final on his return this month but faced some stern questions from local hope Rinderknech.

Luke Baker27 May 2025 08:23

Men’s and women’s seeds list and tracker

The French Open is underway and already some big names have crashed out, including Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro

Follow the progress of the top players at Roland Garros with our seed tracker here:

Luke Baker27 May 2025 08:08

Order of play: Court Simonne Mathieu

There’s more British interest on Court Simone Mathieu today as former British No 1 Cam Norrie is first up against 11th seed Daniil Medvedev.

The likes of Ons Jabeur, Karolina Muchova and home hope Corentin Moutet are also in action.

Court Simonne Mathieu (from 10am)

  • Daniil Medvedev v Cameron Norrie
  • Magdalena Frech v Ons Jabeur
  • Corentin Moutet v Clement Tabur (Q)
  • Karolina Muchova v Alycia Parks

Luke Baker27 May 2025 07:58

Order of play: Court Suzanne Lenglen

Court Suzanne Lenglen also has a number of intriguing clashes from 10am, with young superstar Mirra Andreeva first up.

Alexander Zverev is second on court before Jessica Pegula takes to the clay and then British No 1 Jack Draper goes in search of his first-ever win at Roland Garros against Mattia Bellucci.

Court Suzanne Lenglen (from 10am)

  • Mirra Andreeva v Cristina Bucsa
  • Alexander Zverev v Learner Tien
  • Anca Todoni v Jessica Pegula
  • Mattia Bellucci v Jack Draper

Luke Baker27 May 2025 07:57

Order of play: Court Philippe-Chatrier

The main court at Roland Garros, Court Philippe-Chatrier has a particularly tasty line-up today.

After former French Open finalist Sofia Kenin takes on current women’s French No 1 Varvara Gracheva first up, Coco Gauff will be in action before Novak Djokovic gets his highly-anticipated campaign underway.

Court Philippe-Chatrier (from 11am)

  • Varvara Gracheva v Sofia Kenin
  • Olivia Gadecki v Coco Gauff
  • Mackenzie Macdonald v Novak Djokovic
  • Gael Monfils v Hugo Dellien (from 7:15pm UK time)

Luke Baker27 May 2025 07:53

French Open day three

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the French Open. We’ve reached day three and there’s a fascinating slate of games ahead.

Luke Baker27 May 2025 07:49

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