The French Open quarter-finals get underway with a blockbuster day of action at Roland Garros.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka opens proceedings in a highly intriguing battle of big-hitters against Zheng Qinwen, who triumphed on the Paris clay last summer to secure Olympic gold but is still chasing her maiden grand slam title. Victory over the top seed, who has looked in ominous touch so far, would be a real statement. The pair’s last-eight encounter will be followed by Iga Swiatek’s return to action as the Pole chases a fourth successive title here - Elina Svitolina is her opponent after Swiatek overcame an Elena Rybakina blitz in the fourth round.
Later, it will be the turn of the men on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with Lorenzo Musetti and Frances Tiafoe in a tasty tussle and Carlos Alcaraz headlining the night session looking to avoid the dangers posed by Tommy Paul as he continues his title defence.
Follow all of the action from the French Open with our live blog below:
French Open live
- The quarter-finals begin at the French Open as the action intensifies at Roland Garros
- World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka battles Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng in tasty tie
- Iga Swiatek continues pursuit of fourth straight title against Elina Svitolina
- Carlos Alcaraz in action later
French Open order of play
09:34 , Harry Latham-CoyleHere’s what is on the docket today - with the action underway at 10am BST (11am local time)
Court Philippe-Chatrier
Aryna Sabalenka [1] vs Zheng Qinwen [8]
Elina Svitolina [13] vs Iga Swiatek [5]
Lorenzo Musetti [8] vs Frances Tiafoe [15]
not before 7.15pm
Tommy Paul [12] vs Carlos Alcaraz [2]
French Open order of play, today’s results and Roland Garros schedule
French Open live
09:33 , Harry Latham-CoyleThe quarter-finals are upon us at the French Open, eight players left in the men’s and women’s draws with the action intensifying on the Paris clay. It’s a doozy of a day at Roland Garros, with Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz among those in action - let’s get going...
