No 11 seed def Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 at Roland GarrosBecomes first Australian to reach men’s singles last 16 since 2007Alex de Minaur has survived a hail of winners from powerhouse Jan-Lennard Struff with the passionate backing of a young fan to become the first Australian man for 17 years to reach the French Open singles last 16. The...

Daniil Medvedev beats Tomas Machac 7-6 (4), 7-5, 1-6, 6-4Alexander Zverev edges five-setter against Tallon GriekspoorIn Daniil Medvedev’s eight career appearances at the French Open, his performances have ranged from catastrophic to impressive with nothing in between. He continued to build his profile as a contender by returning to the fourth round...

French Open match ended in an embrace, reflecting a wider trend in what was once a tensely competitive locker roomAs Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa stood by the player entrance to Court Philippe-Chatrier in anticipation of their French Open third-round match, they waited in perfect silence. There were no jokes exchanged and no small talk. This was...

Men’s and women’s singles continue at the third-round stageGet in touch: email Tanya with your Roland Garros thoughts*Gracheva 7-5 Begu (*denotes next server)More nervy play from both, the tall Begu going a set point down when she hits miles wide. Then she loses her ball toss and double faults to lose the game and go a set down. Continue reading...

Standy here with context neededGet in touch: email Daniel with your Roland Garros thoughtsGood morning and welcome to day seven of our French Open coverage, the clay still brick red, the organisers hustling to fit everything in after the rain of the first few days.Lots to keep an eye on today, including Aryna Sabalenka playing “best friend” Paula Badosa,...

Murray: ‘We have spoken about it … but not 100% sure yet’Alcaraz and Sinner advance in Paris but Rublev melts downAndy Murray is considering teaming up with his brother, Jamie, at Wimbledon this year ahead of what may be his final appearance at the tournament before his retirement.“I may do, yeah,” said Murray on his prospects of competing in doubles...