Cameron Norrie kicks off day three at Roland Garros with a superb match-up against Daniil Medvedev on Court Simonne Mathieu. The Brit has been struggling of late and comes up against the men’s 11th seed in a first round clash that could not be more difficult.
Over on Court Philippe-Chatrier Coco Gauff begins her quest to win the French title having been the beaten finalist on the last two clay tournaments, the Madrid and Italian Opens. She faces off against Australia’s Olivia Gadecki around midday in the match preceding Novak Djokovic’s return to Roland Garros.
The 38-year-old has won here three times previously and hopes to add to that tally since ending his coaching partnership with Andy Murray. A poor start to the season means Djokovic comes into the tournament as somewhat of an underdog with questions remaining about a potential decline.
Jack Draper is also in search of a strong run in the French Open and is up fourth on Suzanne Lenglen. Mattia Bellucci will be a tough opponent but Draper is proving to be an able performer on clay and has hopes of reaching the latter stages.
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French Open 2025 - Day 3
- GAME, SET & MATCH! Cameron Norrie kicks off day three with thrilling five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev
- GAME, SET & MATCH! Coco Gauff defeats Olivia Gadecki in straight sets on Court Philippe Chatrier
- Novak Djokovic up third on main court before Jack Draper begins quest to win French title
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-7 Cameron Norrie - GAME, SET & MATCH!
14:03
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Mike Jones
The crowd roars with cheers and praise for both these men who have put on a splendid display today.
Medvedev serves to stay in the match and wins the opening point as Norrie pulls on into the net.
Another low backhand from Norrie strikes the tape as well putting the Russian 30-0 up.
A blazing backhand return of serve fizzes across court and Medvedev can’t reach it. When the Russian goes long in the fourth rally the score reaches 30-30.
A serve-and-volley from Medvedev settles the nerves once again. The crowd hype grows, Norrie makes it deuce.
Norrie has a match point! After Medvedev hits the net...
... he takes it! Medvedev pushes the ball too long. It’s a break of serve, a vital one at the biggest moment and Cameron Norrie reaches the second round!
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-6 Cameron Norrie
13:56
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Mike Jones
Crazily, that dip in focus from Medvedev means that Norrie now controls the set.
The Brit goes behind having missed a forehand pass. He gets level as Medvedev pulls a backhand wide.
A lofted cross court shot gives Medvedev another point but the Russian errs to hand it back. 30-30.
Mistakes from both take the game to deuce.
Norrie volleys back a winner from the net to go to advantage. He moves ahead with a delicate drop shot and is one game from winning the match!
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-5 Cameron Norrie* - BREAK!
13:51
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Mike Jones
Norrie comes out on top in the opening rally which makes both men work and run around the court. Medvedev floats a volley wide.
The Russian then fizzes a forehand into the net and Norrie moves 0-30 ahead.
A long forehand from Medvedev gives Norrie three break points.
He can’t, can he?
Medvedev saves the first one. He can’t save the second!
Wow.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-4 Cameron Norrie
13:47
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Mike Jones
Norrie is fighting to the end but it may not be enough. Daniil Medvedev is serving to win the match next...
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-3 Cameron Norrie*
13:44
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Mike Jones
Too good.
Daniil Medvedev has been in control from start to finish in this game.
Four points in a row and the Russian is one game away from a famous win.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 4-3 Cameron Norrie
13:41
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Mike Jones
Norrie is still going. He’s defiant and determined to go to the end.
The Brit changes the grip on his racket once more as the match time ticks over three and a half hours.
Will there be another twist in this tale?
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 4-2 Cameron Norrie*
13:38
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Mike Jones
Medvedev is edging closer. Still no real threat to his serve in this set from Norrie.
The Brit needs to find another couple of levels from this position.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 3-2 Cameron Norrie
13:34
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Mike Jones
Norrie is not done yet.
A confident service game keeps him in touch in the fifth and final set but he needs a break from somewhere.
The pressure lands on Medvedev once more.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 3-1 Cameron Norrie*
13:31
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Mike Jones
Is the death knell calling Cameron Norrie?
It seems so. Medvedev works his way up to 30-0 then drives a volley into the net.
The slight hiccup is no problem though as Norries hooks a return of serve wide.
The Russian comes through deuce to secure his break. He’s three games away from an incredible win.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 2-1 Cameron Norrie - BREAK!
13:26
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Mike Jones
Lovely from Medvedev.
A slight positional error from Norrie and the ball sits up for Medvedev who smokes it past the Brit to take advantage of a break point.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 1-1 Cameron Norrie*
13:22
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Mike Jones
After that mammoth game, the pressure moves over to Medvedev for his first service game of the fifth set.
It’s a start contrast as the Russian holds serve to love.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 0-1 Cameron Norrie
13:20
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Mike Jones
Reset and refocus. That’s what Cam Norrie has to do here.
He’s got the first serve of the fifth set and begins well. A forehand to the back corner forces Medvedev to hook one out of play.
The Brit misses out on a drop shot though and flicks his attempted return into the net.
Medvedev turns the screw now. He powers past his opponent to win a break point.
Norrie saves it. He needs to get through this game or else his mental resistance will waver.
He does!
It takes seven rounds of deuce before the Brit holds. Four break points saved in a game lasting over 10 minutes.
Big.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 Cameron Norrie - SET!
13:04
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Mike Jones
Two sets apiece now. Cam Norrie won the first two, Daniil Medvedec secured the next two.
The momentum is now with the Russian who has zapped all of the good feeling out of his British opponent.
Which way will this one go?
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 5-1 Cameron Norrie
13:01
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Mike Jones
Good from Norrie. The fourth set is gone but he can find some rhythm for the next one.
Norrie has been very poor for a little while now and is resigned to his fate.
He comes through his service game, needing to battle from deuce, and avoids a bagel.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 5-0 Cameron Norrie*
12:56
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Mike Jones
Bang, bang, bang, bang.
Three service games from Daniil Medvedev and all three have been won to love in this fourth set.
This is seriously impressive from the Russian.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 4-0 Cameron Norrie -BREAK!
12:54
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Mike Jones
Norrie is handing over quite a few cheap points to his opponent.
This has been a set to forget so far and Norrie might just do so.
Keep some energy in reserve and roll the dice in the fifth and final set perhaps?
Another break of serve from Medvedev may force Norrie’s hand.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 3-0 Cameron Norrie*
12:50
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Mike Jones
The shoulders are sagging, his head is bowed. Cameron Norrie is not in a good way here.
Daniil Medvedev is dictating how this match is going to end and it will be in his favour.
There’s more aggression and focus from the Russian who holds to love again.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 2-0 Cameron Norrie - BREAK!
12:49
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Mike Jones
Oh my.
Norrie is not at the races at all here. He’s slumped and devoid of energy and intensity.
It’s almost as though losing the third set has deflated him.
Medvedev breaks on his first opportunity.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 1-0 Cameron Norrie*
12:47
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Mike Jones
Picking up where he left off in the third set, Daniil Medvedev gets a hold of serve on the board straight away.
With every win, he’s putting more pressure on Cam Norrie.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 0-0 Cameron Norrie
12:42
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Mike Jones
The match is still tilted towards Cameron Norrie as Daniil Medvedev has two more sets to win before getting through.
Norrie needs to find some reserves and to go again. A spot in the second round is well within his grasp.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 Cameron Norrie - SET!
12:40
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Mike Jones
Now then.
Medvedev defends in the fist rally and attacks in the second. Both points go his way in this crucial game.
Norrie aces down the T line then serves to Medvedev’s forehand. The Russian keeps the ball in play but overhits a backhand as the rally goes on. 30-30.
Norrie stays calm and inches ahead but an error takes the game to deuce.
Medvedev wins a set point and Norrie goes wide!
This match is alive now.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 5-4 Cameron Norrie*
12:34
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Mike Jones
Norrie clips the tape to give the first point to Medvedev in the next game.
An ace out wide doubles the Russian’s lead.
It’s very good from Medvedev who mixes up drop shots with powerful backhands.
He moves a step closer to winning the third set. Breaking Norrie now will extend the match.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 4-4 Cameron Norrie
12:31
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Mike Jones
Hold to love from Norrie.
No breaks in this set yet. Every game from now will have massive consequences on the outcome of the match.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 4-3 Cameron Norrie*
12:27
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Mike Jones
It’s now Medvedev’s turn to face a bit of pressure. Norrie opens 0-30 lead which the Russian responds to with an ace.
A long forehand gifts Norrie two break points but Medvedev scurries across court to save the first one.
He then serves down the T line and follows up with a volley from the net to drop a winner over.
Deuce.
Hold. An emphatic finish from Medvedev keeps him alive in the set.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 3-3 Cameron Norrie
12:22
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Mike Jones
Medvedev is choosing now to go on the offensive and opens a 15-30 lead while attacking the second serve of Norrie.
A drop shot brings Norrie forward and he whacks it deep, Medvedev reaches for it and somehow gets his backhand in play and wins the point.
Two break points for the Russian.
Norrie saves the first one as Medvedev fails to get the serve back. He saves the second one as well!
Deuce.
Norrie holds. That was a big win for the Brit who took four points in a row.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 3-2 Cameron Norrie*
12:16
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Mike Jones
Five games played in 19 minutes for this third set shows how little resistance there has been to the serving player so far.
Medvedev moves ahead again and will hope to challenge Norrie’s serve more from here on in.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 2-2 Cameron Norrie
12:14
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Mike Jones
Another competent hold of serve continues the third set trend.
The longer this goes on the more pressure will land on both players at the back of this set.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 2-1 Cameron Norrie*
12:08
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Mike Jones
There’s a languid style to Medvedev’s play at present. It’s almost as if he knows his opponent is going through the motions during his service games.
A drop shot winner from Norrie keeps the Russian on his toes.
A battle at deuce goes the way of Medvedev who approaches the net and dinks over a drop shot.
All on serve in the third set.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 1-1 Cameron Norrie
12:03
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Mike Jones
What Medvedev can do, so can Norrie. Back-to-back holds of serve without much challenge.
Norrie holds to 30 having led 40-0.
The tempo is down a touch, both players will be conserving some energy at the start of this third set.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 1-0 Cameron Norrie*
11:59
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Mike Jones
A reprieve from the battling that has summed up this match so far.
Daniil Medvedev holds to love.
He’s come from two sets down four times in his career to win so he knows he has the ability to do so.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 0-0 Cameron Norrie
11:57
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Mike Jones
Cameron Norrie will either secure a place in the second round or this match is going the distance of five sets.
Daniil Medvedev is facing a long a difficult task to get through now but first he has to come through the next set.
Norrie will receive the first serve.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 Cameron Norrie - SET!
11:54
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Mike Jones
It may seem disingenuous to say that Medvedev is playing the better tennis at present given the score but that is the case.
This service game is going to be a real battle for Norrie who drills the ball into the net after a lengthy first rally.
The Brit does great work getting Medvedev to run either side of the court and this next rally goes his way. 15-15.
A wayward forehand from Medvedev puts Norrie ahead after a 17 shot rally before an backhand error opens up two set points.
Medvedev pulls one back with some insane defensive and a volley from the net to win.
But, Norrie gets it done. The second set is his!
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-5 Cameron Norrie*
11:49
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Mike Jones
Norrie now has three attempts to get this set won with Medvedev in the last chance saloon.
A coupe of errors nudge Norrie into a 15-30 lead but Medvedev smokes a backhand past the Brit to move level.
Medvedev holds and Norrie must win this set on his own serve.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 2-5 Cameron Norrie
11:44
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Mike Jones
He can respond.
Two shots from the net, the first a flick to the baseline and the second a winning volley puts the Brit 30-0 up on his own serve.
An attempted drop shot upsets his momentum and a loose forehand gets Medvedev interested at 30-30.
Norrie brings out the fist pump again after Medvedev slices a forehand into the net. Medvedev is letting him go though a powerful backhand takes the game to deuce.
This is a big game now. Can Norrie get over the line?
Yes! He saves a break point then turns the game around to secure what might be a vital hold.
He’s now one game away from a two-set lead.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 2-4 Cameron Norrie*
11:36
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Mike Jones
There’s no focus to Medvedev now. He’s dialled back in again and Norrie will have to weather this resurgence.
The Brit is doing well to keep with him at 30-30, but a brilliant cross court backhand puts Medvedev ahead again.
A hold of serve keeps Medvedev going. Another break and he’s right back in this set.
What can Norrie do?
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 1-4 Cameron Norrie - BREAK!
11:31
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Mike Jones
This set could not be going any better for Norrie. He’s playing well but is being gifted a lot of points by his opponent.
Two shots of fury from Medvedev put Norrie in control but he recovers with some dainty and delicate net play.
Medvedev forces deuce with a two-handed backhand down the line and may just be finding a bit of rhythm again. That could be crucial going into the third set and beyond.
Or maybe in this set? A break from Medvedev keeps him alive in the second set.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-4 Cameron Norrie* - BREAK!
11:26
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Mike Jones
This is better from Medvedev. He was on the brink of having a full argument with his coach but has composed himself in the slight break of play.
He clinically moves to 40-15 but unforced errors bring Norrie back into the game at deuce.
Another mistake up at the net offers up a break point to Norrie. Medvedev comes forward again and messes up at the net!
Another break.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-3 Cameron Norrie
11:21
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Mike Jones
Cameron Norrie is in control of the match and set as Daniil Medvedev is visibly annoyed.
Norrie is sticking to his own game and taking it point-by-point.
At 30-0 up, Norrie hits the net and moves over to wipe his racket grip with a towel.
An attempted lob from Medvedev brings the Brit a third point in the game. Norrie serves put wide, Medvedev can’t return and Norrie secures the break of serve.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-2 Cameron Norrie* - BREAK
11:18
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Mike Jones
Norrie is getting his forehand to land with regularity which, in turn, is causing Medvedev to grow ever frustrated.
The Russian remains determined to play with a deft touch and matches Norrie up to deuce.
He attempts a volley at the net but Norrie’s return is too quick to control and the Brit picks up advantage.
Norrie then smashes a forehand to win and break!
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-1 Cameron Norrie
11:12
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Mike Jones
Cameron Norrie will be peachy after that first set. He’s playing well and will want to capitalise on that.
Norrie opens up the second set but it is Medvedev who goes on the attack. He comes up to the net and wins the first point with a volley.
The Russian then lines up a whipped forehand down the line and, just, lands it too long.
Norrie has the better of him in the next rally. Medvedev approaches again to meet a drop shot but Norrie smokes the ball past him.
The Brit gets a friendly bounce and then holds serve.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-0 Cameron Norrie
11:06
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Mike Jones
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 Cameron Norrie - SET!
11:04
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Mike Jones
Norrie pulls out the fist pump as Medvedev goes wide. The first point of this crucial game goes to the Brit.
The second is Medvedev’s as Norrie pushes a forehand too long. 15-15.
Both men trade points again but Norrie strikes first with a risky approach to the net. He volleys back a passing winner which gets Medvedev yelling in frustration.
At set point, the rally goes long. Both men keep the ball in play and work each other side-to-side.
Norrie targets the backhand and Medvedev finds the net!
Norrie comes from 5-4 down to win the first set!
*Daniil Medvedev 5-6 Cameron Norrie
10:58
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Mike Jones
Norrie is under pressure. After getting back in the net he’s facing break point and has to save it.
A wayward first serve allows Medvedev to attack the second one. Both players are slightly timid but Norrie takes the risk. He forces Medvedev to the left then spanks home a volley from the net.
Deuce.
Norrie takes the next point from the serve and holds thanks to a drop shot at the net!
Norrie is now one game away from winning the first set.
Daniil Medvedev 5-5 Cameron Norrie* - BREAK!
10:53
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Mike Jones
Medvedev finds the net in the first rally which gets Norrie skipping on his tip toes.
The Brit then rolls his wrists over a forehand sent across court. The ball bounces slightly higher and Medvedev finds the net again.
The Russian’s response is to fling down an ace to bring the game to 15-30.
A double fault opens the door massively for Norrie. Two break points and the crowd noise rises.
Break! Norrie peppers the forehand and forces Medvedev deep. The Russian hooks one too long and the first set is back on serve.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-4 Cameron Norrie
10:49
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Mike Jones
Norrie keeps himself in the set with a firm service game and one or two cheeky shots.
The Brit is holding on here but must win the next game. Can he force Medvedev onto the back foot?
Daniil Medvedev 5-3 Cameron Norrie*
10:45
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Mike Jones
A noteworthy worry for Norrie is how he has been unable to accurately place his returns when responding to Medvedev drop shots.
The Russian has employed them at crucial times which is hindering Norrie’s efforts to get back into this set.
Medvedev comes forward and smashes back a volley to move within one game of winning the first set.
*Daniil Medvedev 4-3 Cameron Norrie
10:41
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Mike Jones
After a few games struggling for rhythm Norrie gets back on the horse with some aggression and focus.
He works his way up to 40-15 yet looks disappointed when putting a backhand into the net.
Medvedev errs in the next rally though and Norrie closes the gap in this first set.
Daniil Medvedev 4-2 Cameron Norrie*
10:38
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Mike Jones
Medvedev is in control now. A blistering forehand down the line puts him within one point of a fine hold of serve.
He has to go down to second serve but Norrie underhits the return and Medvedev completes his break with a hold.
*Daniil Medvedev 3-2 Cameron Norrie - BREAK!
10:34
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Mike Jones
Norrie is tasked with defending break point now. Medvedev forces his way up to deuce and a backhand from the Brit is sent too long.
Norrie serves out wide and lets Medvedev’s return go long. A solid point saved.
At deuce again, he brings Medvedev forward with a drop shot then drills an attempted forehand pass into the net!
That lack of discipline costs him as he goes after a forehand in the next rally and smokes it long.
Medvedev breaks first!
Daniil Medvedev 2-2 Cameron Norrie*
10:29
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Mike Jones
An ace from Medvedev gets this fourth game going but Norrie takes the next two points while forcing his opponent back behind the baseline.
A drop shot from the Brit is brilliant after sprinting up the court and finding the best angle leave Medvedev wanting.
Norrie has a couple of break points this time but another ace cancels one of them out.
Medvedev draws Norrie forward again with a super drop shot. There’s loads of spin on the ball meaning Norrie has to go down the line and the Russian is waiting to backhand a passing winner.
Deuce.
Medvedev comes through another testing game and holds serve. These are bright signs for Norrie but he’ll need to take one of these chances sooner or later.
*Daniil Medvedev 1-2 Cameron Norrie
10:20
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Mike Jones
More fine play from Norrie who is being aggressive and going for tricky shots in order to upset his opponent.
Another hold to 30, with some fine attacking strokes increases his lead in this first set.
Daniil Medvedev 1-1 Cameron Norrie*
10:17
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Mike Jones
Much like Emma Raducanu’s clash with Wang Xinyu yesterday, this match seems set to go long between a couple of evenly matched opponents.
Already there has been two or three long rallies with neither man wanting to budge. Medvedev goes long to give up a point then approaches the net and dinks over a drop shot volley to draw level at 15-15.
Norrie gets a cross court backhand to land in play and beat his opponent before being slightly too aggressive on a forehand down the line.
At 30-30 Norrie comes up to the net and wins the point with a backhand volley to earn a break point.
Medvedev saves it with a sublime serve down the T line and follow up volley. Deuce.
From here, Medvedev levels with consecutive points.
*Daniil Medvedev 0-1 Cameron Norrie
10:12
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Mike Jones
Norrie has the opening serve and goes to Medvedev’s forehand. The duo trade shots and a lengthy rally develops. Norrie comes up to the net and plays a drop shot, Medvedev sprints forward and lobs him for the winner.
A fine start to the match.
Norrie finds some rhythm and takes advantage of a couple of errors to move into the lead at 40-15.
A failed return of serve sees the Brit hold serve.
Daniil Medvedev vs Cameron Norrie
10:08
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Mike Jones
Both players are out on Court Simonne-Mathieu and going through a few warm ups.
Cameron Norrie has had a slight resurgence on clay this season but has never gone past the third round here.
Overall his form has dropped over the last couple of years but there is ability there and he has a chance to beat Medvedev who himself isn’t in the best of form.
The French Open is picking humans over technology. Novak Djokovic thinks that's a bad call
10:00
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Mike Jones
For Novak Djokovic, this is a relatively easy call: He, like many players, thinks the French Open is making a mistake by eschewing the electronic line-calling used at most big tennis tournaments and instead remaining old school by letting line judges decide whether serves or other shots land in or out.
Plenty of sports, from soccer and baseball to the NFL, are replacing, or at least helping, officials with some form of high-tech replays or other technology. Tennis, too, is following that trend, except at Roland-Garros, where competition continues through June 8.
Swiatek inspired by Nadal
09:52
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Mike Jones
Iga Swiatek said she was inspired by Rafael Nadal ahead of her first-round French Open victory.
Three-time defending champion Swiatek was in the crowd for a tribute ceremony to 14-time champion Nadal on Sunday.
On Monday, the Pole claimed her 22nd successive French Open match win as she beat Slovakia's Sramkova 6-3 6-3 in Paris.
"I knew the cameras were on Carlos [Alcaraz] behind me so I needed to be brave, but seeing Rafa crying makes me more emotional," Swiatek said.
"It's great the tennis world could show their appreciation and tell Rafa we are really thankful for everything he did. He is a huge inspiration.
"Even when he's not playing, even him being here yesterday inspired me a lot. Thanks Rafa."
Alcaraz on fluctuating form
09:46
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz has a tough start to the season but is starting to find some form on the clay surface and looks a decent bet to win the French Open this year.
Discussing his form this season, the Spaniard said: "We all know the rollercoaster that has so far been this year for me - making really good results, then losing the first round.
"But right now I think I found a really good path again. I think I'm just starting to get it, feeling more comfortable approaching the matches.
"Once I start the matches, I think I'm just keeping the high level in the whole match and during the whole tournament. "
Andy Murray jokes about Novak Djokovic’s return to form under a ‘proper coach’
09:39
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Mike Jones
Andy Murray broke the ice when he met up with Novak Djokovic at the French Open by saying: “Now that you have a proper coach, you’re winning tournaments!”
The Scot was reunited with Djokovic for the first time since the pair announced Murray would no longer be coaching the 24-time grand slam champion when they appeared alongside Roger Federer at Rafael Nadal’s tribute ceremony.
Alcaraz pleased with French Open start
09:31
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Mike Jones
Carlos Alcaraz was pleased with his level of play in his opening round match against Giulio Zeppieri and ‘expected worse’ ahead of his straight set victory.
"I expected a worse level for me, honestly," defending champion Alcaraz said.
"The first round for every tournament is never easy to adapt your game to the conditions and get used to it.
"I'm just really proud about it. It is great to have these feelings in the first round."
Osaka 'hates disappointing people'
09:23
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Mike Jones
Naomi Osaka said she ‘hates disappointing people’ after losing to Paula Badosa in the first round of thr French Open.
Osaka, a four-time major winner, won her first title in two years earlier this month but lost a three set thriller 7-6 1-6 4-6 on Monday.
"As time goes on, I feel like I should be doing better. I hate disappointing people," said an emotional Osaka in her post-match press conference.
"So even with Patrick [Mouratoglou, her coach], I was thinking this just now, but he goes from working with the greatest player ever [Serena Williams] to...this? You know what I mean?"
Emma Raducanu proud of battling through illness
09:15
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Luke Baker
Emma Raducanu admitted she was battling an illness as she came through a three-set marathon against Xinyu Wang to book a blockbuster second-round meeting with defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open.
The 22-year-old called for the doctor in the first set having rubbed ice on her cheeks and round her eyes as she had her blood pressure checked.
Raducanu then claimed the opening set but Wang rallied to take the second in front of a big crowd on a cramped Court Eight yet the Brit hit back to complete a gutsy 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory in two hours and 44 minutes – the joint-longest match of her career on clay.
Raducanu, who came into the tournament managing a back problem, said: “I think I’m actually really proud of today’s match, more so than a lot of the matches that I played recently or in general, because I woke up and I felt really sick, to be honest.
“I felt bad from the morning. I was just trying and fighting through that. It was really difficult. You know, in the first set, I just felt it straight away and it didn’t really go away throughout the whole match.
“To have kind of come through that and overcome how I was feeling, I’m really happy with and I didn’t let it kind of, you know…it would have been easy to kind of let it drag me down.
“I don’t know why I’ve struggled today. The last few days, I’ve just not really been feeling great. I guess I’m managing a few things. I’m glad I can have some rest and hopefully rest up before playing Wednesday.”
Novak Djokovic makes history to finally claim 100th title
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Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic finally claimed his 100th ATP Tour-level singles title with a hard-fought victory over Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open.
Djokovic fought back from losing the first set and being a break down in the decider to beat Hurkacz 5-7 7-6 (2) 7-6 (2) in a gruelling contest lasting three hours and four minutes.
The Serbian is just the third man in the Open era – after Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer – to win 100 ATP titles.
Emma Raducanu sets up clash with Iga Swiatek despite medical fears
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Luke Baker
Emma Raducanu needed a lengthy medical time-out as she came through a three-set marathon to book a blockbuster second-round meeting with defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open.
The 22-year-old was leading China’s Wang Xinyu 6-5 in the first set when she called for the doctor, rubbing ice on her cheeks and round her eyes as she had her blood pressure checked.
There were fears that Raducanu, who has had a history of injury and illness issues throughout her career, would have to retire from the match. But after three minutes of treatment she came back on to the court and confidently served out the set to love.
Wang rallied to take the second set but, in front of a big crowd on a cramped Court Eight, Raducanu hit back to complete a gutsy 7-5 4-6 6-3 victory in two hours and 44 minutes – the joint-longest match of her career on clay.
Jannik Sinner reflects on Richard Gasquet match-up
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Luke Baker
Having beaten Rinderknech in round one, Jannik Sinner will play another Frenchman, veteran Richard Gasquet, in the next round.
After victory, Sinner said: "It doesn't get any better. I'm very happy to be in this position. I know where he is in his position.
“He gave so much to this sport. I am very happy to share a court with him. I know you are going to support him.
“It's OK. I know that, I'm just happy to share a court with him so let's see."
Jannik Sinner shows winning quality against surging Arthur Rinderknech at French Open