The Latest: Nishikori advances as Laaksonen retires in Paris
(AP Photo/Michel Euler) (Michel Euler)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___3:15 p.m.Kei Nishikori followed up two consecutive five-setters with a one-set victory at the French Open. Nishikori reached the second week at Roland Garros for the seventh time after qualifier Henri Laaksonen retired while trailing 7-5. Play is resuming on the outer courts at the French Open after a rain delay of less than an hour. Rain has forced play to be suspended on all courts at the French Open besides the main stadium — where the roof is closed. The Paris prosecutor’s office said a tennis player suspected of participating in a match-fixing scheme last year has been arrested in Paris during the French Open.
wftv.comThe Latest: French Open play resumes after rain delay
(AP Photo/Michel Euler) (Michel Euler)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___2:50 p.m. Play is resuming on the outer courts at the French Open after a rain delay of less than an hour. Rain has forced play to be suspended on all courts at the French Open besides the main stadium — where the roof is closed. ___1:30 p.m.Victoria Azarenka has reached the fourth round of the French Open for the first time since her semifinal run eight years ago. Collins reached the French Open quarterfinals last September before losing to Sofia Kenin.
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