Sinner and Gauff Shine at Roland Garros Amid American Surge
World number one Jannik Sinner advances to the French Open fourth round with a dominant win over Jiri Lehecka, while Coco Gauff leads a strong American performance. Key players like Pegula and Zverev also progress, and newcomer Mirra Andreeva impresses at Roland Garros with her youthful charm.
In a commanding display of skill, world number one Jannik Sinner swept past Jiri Lehecka to secure a spot in the French Open fourth round. Meanwhile, American hopefuls, including Coco Gauff, battled through challenging matches to advance on a day of shifting fortunes at Roland Garros.
The Czech Marketa Vondrousova showed signs of her resurging form but eventually succumbed to American Jessica Pegula in a tough three-set encounter. American Madison Keys overcame a slow start to beat Sofia Kenin and advance, as the U.S. matched its 1985 record with eight players in the last 16.
Elsewhere, Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva captured hearts and a straightforward victory over Yulia Putintseva, attributing her success to a fan's drawing. Novak Djokovic, seeking his 99th French Open match win, prepared to face Filip Misolic, with the evening set to conclude another dramatic day in Paris.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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