The Latest: Second-seeded Medvedev advances to 2nd round
Australian Open Tennis Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts after defeating Henri Laaksonen of Switzerland in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair) (Hamish Blair)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (all times local):___4:50 p.m. ___4 p.m.Eighth-seeded Casper Ruud has been forced to withdraw from his first-round match at the Australian Open because of an ankle injury. __3:25 p.m.U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez has lost in the first round of the Australian Open to local wild-card entry Maddison Inglis. This is Muguruza's 10th Australian Open main draw appearance and she's never lost a first-round match.
wftv.comThe Latest: Serena Williams beats Collins at French Open
France Tennis French Open United States Serena Williams react as she plays against United States's Danielle Collins during their third round match on day 6, of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (Christophe Ena)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___6 p.m.Serena Williams recovered from a 4-1 deficit in the second set of a 6-4, 6-4 win over fellow American Danielle Collins in the third round of the French Open. ___3:15 p.m.Kei Nishikori followed up two consecutive five-setters with a one-set victory at the French Open. Play is resuming on the outer courts at the French Open after a rain delay of less than an hour. Collins reached the French Open quarterfinals last September before losing to Sofia Kenin.
wftv.comThe 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.
wftv.comThe Latest: Most French Open play suspended due to rain
France Tennis French Open Spectators on the Simonne Mathieu court put up umbrellas as rain falls while they watch Japan's Kei Nishikori play against Switzerland's Henri Laakosonen during their third round match on day 6, of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) (Michel Euler)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___2:15 p.m. 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.
wftv.comThe Latest: Men's doubles team positive for COVID at French
(AP Photo/Thibault Camus) (Thibault Camus)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___11:25 p.m.French Open organizers say that both members of a men's doubles team have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been dropped from the tournament. The 31-year-old from California arrived at Roland Garros with an 0-5 record in ATP and Challenger Tour matches this season. Nishikori next faces Swiss qualifier Henri Laaksonen, who upset 11th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 for his first victory against a top-20 player. The new doubles partnership of Venus Williams and Coco Gauff didn’t go very far at the French Open. ___3:40 p.m.Swiss qualifier Henri Laaksonen upset 11th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut in their second-round match at the French Open.
wftv.comThe Latest: Stevie Johnson earns another 5-set win in Paris
(AP Photo/Christophe Ena) (Christophe Ena)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___11 p.m.Add Stevie Johnson to the parade of Americans moving into the French Open's third round. The 31-year-old from California arrived at Roland Garros with an 0-5 record in ATP and Challenger Tour matches this season. ___5:45 p.m.Kei Nishikori needed five sets again to win at the French Open. Nishikori next faces Swiss qualifier Henri Laaksonen, who upset 11th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 for his first victory against a top-20 player. It's the first time that Laaksonen reached the third round at a major tournament thanks to his 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win.
wftv.comNishikori grinds out another 5-set win at French Open
France Tennis French Open Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts as he wins a point against Russia's Karen Khachanov during their second round match on day four of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. The former U.S. Open finalist rallied past 23rd-seeded Karen Khachanov 4-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the French Open — after having also gone the distance to beat Italian qualifier Alessandro Giannessi in his opening match. As the match wore on, Nishikori attempted to end points quicker and mixed in different tactics like serve-and-volleying. It marked the first time that Williams had played a Grand Slam doubles match with anyone but her sister. She and Serena Williams have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles together.
wftv.comThe Latest: Tsitsipas advances in straight sets in Paris
(AP Photo/Michel Euler) (Michel Euler)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___6:40 p.m.For the third straight year, Stefanos Tsitsipas will be playing in the third round at Roland Garros following another straight-set win Wednesday. The fifth-seeded Greek player excelled at the net and saved 11 break points to defeat solid baseliner Pedro Martinez of Spain 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. ___5:45 p.m.Kei Nishikori needed five sets again to win at the French Open. It's the first time that Laaksonen reached the third round at a major tournament thanks to his 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win. She lost 6-2, 6-2 to Daria Kasatkina in the second round.
wftv.comThe Latest: Nishikori needs 5 sets again in French Open win
France Tennis French Open Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts as he wins a point against Russia's Karen Khachanov during their second round match on day four of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) (Thibault Camus)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___5:45 p.m.Kei Nishikori needed five sets again to win at the French Open. The new doubles partnership of Venus Williams and Coco Gauff didn’t go very far at the French Open. ___3:40 p.m.Swiss qualifier Henri Laaksonen upset 11th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut in their second-round match at the French Open. The Swiss player has never progressed past the third round at the French Open in five appearances.
wftv.comThe Latest: Bautista Agut loses to qualifier at French Open
France Tennis French Open Switzerland's Henri Laaksonen reacts as he defeats Germany's Yannick Hanfmann during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler) (Michel Euler)PARIS — (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local):___3:40 p.m.Swiss qualifier Henri Laaksonen upset 11th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut in their second-round match at the French Open. ___1:40 p.m.Sixth-seeded Alexander Zverev hit 15 aces on his way to the third round at the French Open. The Swiss player has never progressed past the third round at the French Open in five appearances. ___11 a.m.Serena Williams resumes her quest for a fourth French Open title against yet another Romanian opponent.
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