Day four of the 2025 French Open is here, with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and USA’s Frances Tiafoe all in action today.
Yesterday, three-time Roland Garros champion Novak Djokovic coolly dispatched Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets, on what is Djokovic’s 21st appearance in Paris.
Coco Gauff (2) also started her championship with a comfortable win, as did Jessica Pegula (3). More exhilarating was Cameron Norrie’s brilliant performance to upset Daniil Medvedev (11) in five sets and home favorite Gaël Monfils’ thrilling five-set win to advance to the second round.
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