The French Open action on Sunday saw Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarter-finals, with contrasting performances. Sinner fought hard for his victory over Corentin Moutet, while Swiatek dominated her match against Anastasia Potapova with a 6-0, 6-0 win in just 40 minutes.
Coco Gauff and Marketa Vondrousova also secured convincing wins, while Ons Jabeur celebrated her victory by singing with her fans. On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz impressed with a comprehensive victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, setting up a rematch with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarter-finals.
The efficiency of the matches stood in stark contrast to Novak Djokovic’s marathon match the previous night, highlighting the scheduling challenges faced by the tournament organizers.
The late finish of Novak Djokovic’s match at the French Open prompted calls for a scheduling rethink from players like Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff. Swiatek emphasized the need to consider the fans who may have work the next day, while Gauff highlighted the importance of player health and safety.
Organizers faced challenges due to rain delays, leading to matches starting and finishing late. However, Grigor Dimitrov’s victory later in the day showcased the potential for exciting matches even in the late hours.
