

Novak Djokovic can break a tie with Nadal by winning Slam No. French players bid a quick adieu to French Open

Can AI help prevent cyberbullying of tennis players? What you need to know about the year’s second Grand Slam tennis tournament: Open finalist Alexander Zverev in the night session, which starts at 8:15 p.m. Mirra Andreeva is second on Court Suzanne Lenglen so it might begin at around 3 p.m. Sara Sorribes Tormo - is scheduled to start at 11:45 a.m. EDT, everywhere except the main stadium, Court Philippe Chatrier, where the first match - No. 4 Elena Rybakina, last year’s winner at Wimbledon. 1 Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, and No. Across the way, Court Philippe Chatrier will host matches featuring two of the top women: No. Andreeva is ranked 143rd and is making her debut at a Grand Slam tournament. There’s no doubt Gauff has a significant advantage in experience: She’s been participating in majors since 2019, was the runner-up at Roland Garros in 2022 and is seeded No. The most intriguing third-round match involves two teenagers who have practiced with each other: American Coco Gauff, who is 19, and Russian Mirra Andreeva, who is 16. Sabalenka said she “did not feel safe” at her news conference Wednesday and wanted to protect her “mental health and well-being” on Friday. After each of her previous two wins this week, Sabalenka was asked about her stance on the war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, when Russia invaded that country with help from Belarus. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion, was allowed to avoid the traditional postmatch news conference open to all accredited journalists and instead speak with what was described as a “pool” of selected questioners. 3 Jessica Pegula, bowed out, as did the No. Open champion Djokovic owns 22 Grand Slam titles, tied with Nadal for the most by a man. 3 Novak Djokovic picked up straight-set victories that weren’t always that straightforward to reach the fourth round and stay on course for a showdown in the semifinals. Elena Rybakina, reigning Wimbledon champion, pulls out of French Open because she is sick
