French Open: Iga Swiatek, the reigning champion, swiftly advanced to the quarter-finals of the French Open as her opponent, Lesia Tsurenko from Ukraine, withdrew from the match due to breathing difficulties. After requesting a medical break for five minutes, Tsurenko, unfortunately, had to retire from the game. This granted Swiatek a first-set walkover, securing her spot in the quarter-finals. On the other hand, Tunisian player Ons Jabeur accomplished a remarkable feat on Monday by becoming the first African athlete ever to reach the quarter-finals in all four Grand Slam tournaments.
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Iga Swiatek storms into French Open Quarter-finals
In a display of formidable skill, the Polish champion quickly gained momentum, dominating the Fourth Round game with a commanding 4-0 lead within the first 20 minutes. However, it was during this phase that the Ukrainian player began experiencing breathing difficulties, prompting her to seek medical assistance.
In the upcoming quarter-final match, Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, will face off against 19-year-old Coco Gauff, who reached the finals last year. Meanwhile, in other thrilling encounters, Casper Ruud and Holger Rune showcased their resilience, triumphing in fiercely contested matches to secure their spots in the finals.
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Starry performances throughout the day
Creating history, Tunisian player Ons Jabeur accomplished a remarkable feat on Monday by becoming the first African athlete ever to reach the quarter-finals in all four Grand Slam tournaments. Jabeur’s path to the French Open quarter-finals was paved with ease as she convincingly defeated Bernarda Pera in a 6-3, 6-1 victory during their fourth-round clash.
As the No.7 seed, Jabeur, who reached the finals at Wimbledon and the US Open last year, required just 63 minutes to overcome Pera and secure her spot in the last eight at Roland Garros. This achievement also marks the first time a Tunisian female player has reached this stage of the tournament.
In another notable performance, Alexander Zverev, having triumphed over Grigor Dimirov in straight sets, advanced to the quarter-finals of Roland Garros for the fifth time. Joining him in the impressive display, Tomas Martin Etcheverry achieved a personal best by reaching his inaugural Grand Slam quarter-final after defeating Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka.
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