Federer reaches French Open fourth round, Pliskova out
Switzerland’s Roger Federer in action during his French Open third round match against Norway’s Casper Ruud at Roland Garros, Paris May 31, 2019. — Reuters pic
It is the 14th time the 20-time Grand Slam champion has reached the second week in Paris, and he will face either French wildcard Nicolas Mahut or Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer for a quarter-final spot. Third seed Federer romped through the second set, hitting 17 winners, and then quickly recovered an early break in the third as Ruud started to find some rhythm.
Later today, reigning champion Rafael Nadal continues his bid for a record-extending 12th French Open title against Belgian 27th seed David Goffin, while Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas takes on Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic.Pliskova exited the French Open in a blaze of unforced errors on Court Philippe Chatrier as she was comfortably dismissed 6-3, 6-3 by Croatia’s Petra Martic.
“I think the court is pretty slow, so you just have to play some extra shots,” said the former world number one, who is still yet to win a Grand Slam title.Garbine Muguruza, the 2016 champion, made short work of Ukrainian Elina Svitolina as the ninth seed’s disappointing clay season ended on a low note.
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