PARIS: Novak Djokovic has moved to the third round of the French Open for the 19th consecutive year. Meanwhile, tournament organizers have banned alcohol from the stands to address complaints about unruly fans.
Djokovic’s Smooth Win
- Match Details: Djokovic defeated Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena with a score of 6-4, 6-1, 6-2.
- Performance: Djokovic hit 43 winners, showcasing his dominance.
- Next Match: He will face either France’s Gael Monfils or Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the next round.
Organizers Respond to Fan Behavior
- Issue: There have been increasing complaints from players about disrespectful fans.
- Measures:
- Alcohol Ban: Alcohol is no longer allowed in the stands, though it will still be sold around the grounds by mobile vendors.
- Ejections: Fans throwing objects at players will be ejected.
- Umpire Instructions: Umpires have been given stricter guidelines to control the crowd.
Other Key Matches and Players
- Alexander Zverev:
- Result: Defeated Belgium’s David Goffin 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, 6-2.
- Background: Recently won the Rome Open title and has reached the French Open semi-finals for the past three years.
- Upcoming Appeal: Zverev has a court appeal on Friday regarding a fine for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
- Women’s Matches:
- Aryna Sabalenka:
- Result: Beat Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima 6-2, 6-2.
- Next Match: Faces Spain’s Paula Badosa for a place in the last 16.
- Elena Rybakina:
- Result: Defeated Netherlands’ Arantxa Rus 6-3, 6-4.
- Note: The only woman to beat Iga Swiatek on clay this year.
- Daniil Medvedev:
- Result: Advanced after opponent Miomir Kecmanovic retired due to injury.
Swiatek’s Comeback
- Match Highlights:
- Opponent: Faced Naomi Osaka in a thrilling second-round match.
- Score: Won 7-6 (7/1), 1-6, 7-5.
- Comeback: Saved a match point to avoid an early exit.
- Next Match: Will play against either Marie Bouzkova or Jana Fett.
Other Notable Results
- Coco Gauff: Defeated Slovenia’s Tamara Zidansek 6-3, 6-4.
- Jannik Sinner: Beat French veteran Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.
- Stan Wawrinka: Lost to Russian Pavel Kotov in four sets.
- Andrey Rublev: Defeated Pedro Martinez in straight sets.
The tournament continues with many exciting matches ahead, despite the interruptions from rain and efforts to manage fan behavior.
References:
- Article on Djokovic and French Open fan behavior【source】.
- Match details and player statistics from the French Open.
