Advertisement

French Open 2016, Day 3 as it happened: Serena, Nadal race into second round; Azarenka retires from Roland Garros

Advertisement
Nikhila Makker|May 25, 2016, 06:26:44 IST
Preview: It's Day 3 at Roland Garros and, after two rain-soaked days, the forecast is far more favourable than what it's been so far.All the big guns will be in action today, starting with Australian Open champion Angelique Kerber. The German may have a tough first round against Kiki Bertens, who last week won a clay title in Nuremberg. Serena Williams starts her campaign for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam against Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia. Belarusian Victoria Zarenka, who is in the same quarter as Serena, faces Italian Karin Knapp.[caption id="attachment_2796820" align="alignleft" width="380"]Spain's Rafael Nadal returns in his first round match of the French Open. AP

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns in his first round match of the French Open. AP[/caption]Former champions Ana Ivanovic (2008) and Francesca Schiavone (2010) are both in first-round action, while seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams, a 2002 runner-up in Paris, opens against Estonia's Anett Kontaveit.On the men's side, world number one Novak Djokovic plays Lu Yen-Hsun on Court Phillipe-Chatrier while Rafael Nadal starts off against Australian Sam Groth on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. Andy Murray, who was left trailing last night after fading light suspended play, will resume in the fourth set against Radek Stepanek. The world number two will resume on Tuesday trailing 3-6, 3-6, 6-0, 4-2 after fighting back against the oldest player in the draw.Order of play on show courts at the French Open at Roland Garros on Tuesday:Court Philippe Chatrier (02:30 PM IST)Angelique Kerber (GER #3) v Kiki Bertens (NED) To be completedRadek Stepanek (CZE) leads Andy Murray (GBR #2) 6-3, 6-3, 0-6, 2-4Novak Djokovic (SRB #1) v Lu Yen-Hsun (TPE)Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA #6)Serena Williams (USA #1) v Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK)Court Suzanne-Lenglen (02:30 PM IST)Francesca Schiavone (ITA) v Kristina Mladenovic (FRA x26)Rafael Nadal (ESP #4) v Sam Groth (AUS)Oceane Dodin (FRA) v Ana Ivanovic (SRB #14)David Ferrer (ESP #11) v Evgeny Donskoy (RUS)Court 1 (02:30 PM IST)Vasek Pospisil (CAN) v Tomas Berdych (CZE #7)To finish:Lucas Pouille (FRA #29) leads Julien Benneteau (FRA) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4Venus Williams (USA #9) v Anett Kontaveit (EST)Karin Knapp (ITA) v Victoria Azarenka (BLR #5)David Goffin (BEL #12) v Gregoire Barrere (FRA)

Handpicked stories, in your inbox
Global stories. Indian perspective. Zero noise.
No Spam. Unsubscribe Any Time.
First Published:May 25, 2016, 01:55:36 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending Stories

Rodri beats Messi to win Golden Boot award; Check out full list of 2026 World Cup award winners

The 2026 World Cup wrapped up in thrilling fashion, with Spain clinching a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina to become world champions. La Roja will add a second star above their crest, joining the list of teams that became multi-time World Cup winners. Substitute Ferran Torres struck in extra time to help Spain secure a 1-0 lead. The Spanish side looked utterly dominant with their playmaking, while Argentina was lacklustre. Even Messi, who carried the team to the summit clash, failed to display his magic. Following the tournament, check out the full list of the FIFA 2026 World Cup award winners.
1 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement
Up Next