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Coco Gauff will take on world number one Iga Swiatek in the first of the French Open singles semi-finals on Thursday.

Swiatek has an impressive record against Gauff, winning 10 out of their 11 previous matches against each other, including two matches at Roland Garros.

But Gauff, from the United States, has become a different player since Swiatek won the 2022 French Open in straight sets, especially after winning her first Grand Slam in 2023.

Mirra Andreeva stunned the World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open semi-finals, where the 17-year-old rising star will face the Italian Jasmine Paolini after a day of upsets at Roland Garros.

Andreeva defeated an out-of-sorts Sabalenka 6-7 6-4 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier to claim the win of her life, a year on from reaching the third round as a qualifier. The Russian will play another first-time grand slam semi-finalist, after Paolini upset Elena Rybakina. The 28-year-old Italian and 12th seed prevailed 6-2 4-6 6-4 against the former Wimbledon champion.

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Novak Djokovic set for knee surgery which will rule him out of Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is to undergo knee surgery in Paris which will rule him out of Wimbledon, according to reports in France.

The 24-time grand slam champion suffered a knee injury during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the French Open fourth round on Monday.

Djokovic underwent an MRI scan on Tuesday which revealed a torn medial meniscus in his right knee and forced him to withdraw from the tournament.

Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 13:15

Mixed doubles final: Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin won in two sets

Britain’s Neal Skupski gives his post match reaction after finishing runner-up in the mixed doubles at Roland Garros.

He said: “First I want to congratulate Laura and Edouard, it’s been an amazing week. Edouard it must be very special to win in France for you, congratulations to you and all your team,” says Skupski.

“Thanks to Desirae once again for playing with me, we lost in the final in Australia but we’ll play at Wimbledon and I hope we can go one step forwards.

“Thanks for all the support this week, my sponsors and everyone who put the event on.

“It’s an amazing court, and thanks to all the fans who came out today, it’s been an amazing crowd for mixed doubles, hopefully we can see you next year.”

Mike Jones6 June 2024 13:12

Mixed doubles final: Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin won in two sets

Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin won the title.
Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin won the title. (Getty Images)
Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Britain's Neal Skupski hold the trophy for second place.
Desirae Krawczyk of the U.S. and Britain’s Neal Skupski hold the trophy for second place. (AP)

Mike Jones6 June 2024 13:09

Mixed doubles final: Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin won in two sets

Here are some photos from the mixed doubles final, which the duo will share 61,000 euros, a far cry from the singles winner prize fund.

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Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 13:00

Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger-Vasselin have won the mixed doubles in two sets

Krawczyk misses her return and Siegemund and Roger-Vasselin have the advantage at 15-0, but it’s levelled by a strong return from Skupski.

Their advantage is restored after the men are involved in a quick net exchange, and they will have three championship points.

They need just the one, the home player and his German partner celebrate and Skupski was the one with the final error.

They have won the mixed doubles final, having been the better duo throughout, and it is a decade since Roger-Vasselin won his last Roland Garros doubles final.

Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 12:51

Mixed doubles final: Krawczyk/Skupski 4-6 5-6 Siegmund/Roger-Vasselin

Skupski misses a backhand volley, just overrunning it, to give the French and German pair the first point of the game.

It’s quickly levelled at 15-15, but Siegemund puts her pair ahead with a backhand volley, and there will be two game points.

Siegemund and Roger-Vasselin have broken and will have the chance to serve for the championship again.

Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 12:47

Ons Jabeur accuses French Open organisers of sexism over schedule

Ons Jabeur criticised the scheduling of women’s matches at the French Open after her quarter-final defeat to Coco Gauff at Roland Garros was played out in front of a sparse crowd on Tuesday.

US Open champion Guaff defeated three-time grand slam finalist Jabeur in a thrilling comeback across three sets, but with thousands of empty seats on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The match was scheduled in the early 11am slot, which has seen poor attendances throughout the tournament.

The French Open has once again come under fire for its scheduling, with all ten of the standalone “night session” matches given to men’s matches and with women’s matches often being played earlier in the day on the tournament’s main showcourts.

Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 12:45

Mixed doubles final: Krawczyk/Skupski 4-6 5-5 Siegmund/Roger-Vasselin

A stunning forehand right into the corner of the court from Skupski makes it 30-30, having been 30-0 behind.

A great backhand from Kawczyk, at an awkward angle, tucked right into the body have given the American and the Brit a lifeline and way back into this match. They have two break points.

The first is returned right into the net and it will be a sudden death championship point.

Krawczyk and Skupski have taken it! There will be another game in this match.

Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 12:43

Mixed doubles final: Krawczyk/Skupski 4-6 4-5 Siegmund/Roger-Vasselin

Skupski misses a backhand passing shot, the ball goes into the net and it’s 30-30, he misses another forehand, forced to go wider and Siegemund and Roger-Vasselin have two break points.

Skupski holds his nerve to save one of them with an ace, his partner misses the chance at a winner, and Roger-Vasselin will serve for the championship.

Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 12:38

Mixed doubles final: Krawczyk/Skupski 4-6 4-4 Siegmund/Roger-Vasselin

Krawczyk/Skupski have the break back! The second set is level, they have stayed in touch and took the deciding point at deuce with an important volley from Skupski.

Sonia Twigg6 June 2024 12:33

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