Jack Draper v Alexander Bublik LIVE: British No 1 stunned at French Open after Djokovic beats Norrie

Jack Draper saw his quest for a first Grand Slam come to an end as he was stunned by Alexander Bublik 7-5 3-6 2-6 4-6 to crash out of the French Open.

Cameron Norrie’s clash with Novak Djokovic ended in disappointment on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Having never before beaten the World No. 6 Norrie always faced an uphill battle and so it proved as Djokovic flew through three sets for a 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory.

Earlier, Ekaterina Alexandrova was defeated in straight set by American Coco Gauff who looks to be in impressive form and native French woman Lois Boisson shocked the women’s No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula in a three set thriller.

The evening session is headlined by men’s No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner who has yet to drop a set in this campaign having swept Arthur Rinderknech, Richard Gasquet, and Jiri Lehecka aside with relative ease. Tonight’s opponent is Andrey Rublev who should pose more of a threat.

Follow all the French Open updates with our live blog below:

French Open LIVE

• Cameron Norrie takes on Novak Djokovic in the fourth round
• Women's No. 2 seed Coco Gauff defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova up first on Philippe Chatrier
• Lois Boisson shocks Jessica Pegula 3-6 6-4 6-4 to reach first ever French Open quarter-finals
• Jack Draper stunned by Alexander Bublik 7-5 3-6 2-6 4-6 as his Roland Garros campaign comes to an end

Jack Draper crashes out of French Open

18:46 , Will Castle

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Alexander Bublik stuns Jack Draper to send British No 1 packing from Roland Garros

18:37 , Will Castle

Emotional scenes as Alexander Bublik is in tears, overcome with the fact he’s just reached his first ever Grand Slam quarter-final.

“Sometimes in life there is only one chance and I had a feeling this was mine,” Bublik said.

“Standing here is the best moment of my life, period.

“I’m standing here like I’ve won the thing. I can’t cry here, let me be in peace! I still have a match to go, I’m a professional tennis player, I’ve got to get ready.”

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 4-6 Alexander Bublik* - GAME, SET & MATCH!

18:30 , Will Castle

Bublik gets to match point once again. AND THIS TIME, HE GETS IT DONE!

Jack Draper gave it his all - but he is out of the French Open.

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Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 4-5 Alexander Bublik*

18:29 , Will Castle

Bublik gets a stroke of luck to go within a point of the quarters, hitting the top of the net with a drop shot that allows the ball to creep back in play.

The Kazakh then goes for another drop for the match - but for once, Draper gets there and beats him!

Bublik is looking nervy now - two double faults give Draper two more break points, but he is able to salvage both opportunities back to deuce.

On the baseline, Draper gives Bublik a taste of his own medicine as he floats a drop shot over the net. But Bublik is too good once again, keeping Draper running and blasting a forehand to force deuce once more.

Still this goes on!

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 4-5 Alexander Bublik*

18:24 , Will Castle

Bublik, serving for a piece of Kazakh history.

He kicks things off with an ace, but it’s Draper who lifts the crowd as he produces an UNBELIEVABLE shot. The shot looks long gone as Draper chases it towards the backboard, but the British No 1 is able to flick the risk and fire it back just over the net!

Bublik then goes long before Draper calls a correct wide to give the Brit two break points. A huge lifeline in the French Open.

But it’s two missed opportunities as a wild forehand catches the top of his racket and flies into the crowd!

We go to deuce.

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 4-5 Alexander Bublik

18:19 , Will Castle

Draper needs to hold to stay in the French Open - and he does, relatively comfortably.

It’s now up to Bublik to keep his nerve.

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 3-5 Alexander Bublik*

18:17 , Will Castle

Same again from Bublik. Draper is staying in that same position, deep behind the baseline, and is getting caught out with the drop shot.

After falling 30-0 down, Draper is able to level the score after a moment of hesitation from Bublik - maybe the gravity of what he is close to achieving had finally dawned on him.

But he quickly composes himself, smashing an ace before securing the game.

Bublik is on the verge of doing something he said he “didn’t know” how to do: beat Jack Draper.

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 3-4 Alexander Bublik

18:13 , Will Castle

Must-win service game for Draper.

After losing the first point, he gets a reprieve as a shot that Bublik perceived was long is adjudged as in by the umpire.

Bublik nets to give Draper a 40-15 advantage, and despite falling victim of another drop shot, the British No 1 is able to see out the game.

Hanging by a thread.

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 2-4 Alexander Bublik*

18:09 , Will Castle

Draper is showing that he is still in this. He needs a break and goes 0-30 up, pulling out two superb shots to put Bublik under pressure.

But from there, it’s more of the same for the Kazakh. An emphatic ace leaves Draper against the backboard, before catching the Brit out with another drop shot.

Bublik remains dominant overhead and smashes past Draper before firing a huge forehand beyond his reach. Four points in a row and Bublik holds.

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 2-3 Alexander Bublik

18:04 , Will Castle

Draper goes 40-0 up and looks on course for a strong hold.

Bublik threatens to derail when he hits his THIRTY-FIRST drop shot of the game - which Draper does get to but can only net.

However, the Brit is able to blast a powerful serve to no return at 40-30 to ensure he stays within a break of Bublik.

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 1-3 Alexander Bublik*

18:01 , Will Castle

Bublik is just relentless on serve. Draper has to work for every shot, let alone every point - and at 40-15, it looks like Bublik is on his way to another simple hold.

However, the Brit is able to fightback and force deuce. Maybe he can test the nerve of Bublik here.

But no. He wrongfoots Draper twice, finishing off the game by dummying a powerful forehand and instead pulling out, you guessed it, a trademark drop.

You have to admire it!

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 1-2 Alexander Bublik

17:57 , Will Castle

Draper is still battling.

He is bringing the fight to Bublik, holding out hope that he could get carried away with this occasion. A failed drop shot shows a glimpse that could be the case.

The Brit sparks further fears that he might be about to broken again when he concedes a double fault, but he ensures he gets on the board in the fourth by pulling a page out of the Bublik book and floating a deft drop shot over the net.

Draper holds.

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 0-2 Alexander Bublik*

17:54 , Will Castle

Bublik starts his service game with a double fault. Does it throw him off? Of course it doesn’t.

He storms through the remainder of the game to another straightforward hold.

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 0-1 Alexander Bublik - BREAK!

17:52 , Will Castle

Draper looks to get the fourth set off on the right foot but, still, Bublik has all the answers.

He plays the Kazakh from side to side but Bublik has no problem reaching the Brit’s backhand, firing past to take a 0-30 lead.

Bublik then pulls out another stunning drop shot, evoking a look from Draper to almost say: “Not this again.”

Then with one ferocious forehand, he returns Draper’s first serve to break to love!

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-6 Alexander Bublik* - SET!

17:45 , Will Castle

Maybe some nerves from Bublik as Draper takes it to 30-30 on defence, a rare sign of life against Bublik’s serve in this set.

However, the Kazakh ensures there is no fightback and blasts a forehand past the British No 1 to seal the set and take a very deserving lead!

This will be a real test of character for Draper.

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 2-5 Alexander Bublik

17:42 , Will Castle

Another solid service game from Bublik as he goes within a game of a second set. He finishes it with an aced second serve - an indication of the confidence he’s playing with.

Draper responds by holding - a much needed reprieve for the Brit - but this set may be too far gone.

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 1-4 Alexander Bublik - BREAK!

17:34 , Will Castle

Ouch. That sums up how this is going for Jack Draper.

With the score 30-40, Draper double faults and gives away his second break of the third set.

Bublik has the British No 1 on the ropes.

*Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 1-3 Alexander Bublik

17:32 , Will Castle

Draper looks rattled. He’s back on serve but he’s overpressing.

And now, Bublik has another break point.

Jack Draper 7-5 3-6 1-2 Alexander Bublik*

17:30 , Mike Jones

So Cameron Norrie has been beaten and Jack Draper is under pressure too.

Over on Court Suzanne Lenglen, he lost the second set with relative ease and Alexander Bublik has broken him already in the third.

The British No. 1 needs to regain some composure if he is to turn this match around.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic - GAME, SET & MATCH

17:22 , Mike Jones

A very tough outing for Cameron Norrie today.

Novak Djokovic proved too good, too skilfull and to excellent once again.

At 15-30, Norrie may have felt there was a chance to get back into the set if he could break serve. Djokovic shut that down with a volley from the net to draw level.

He then spanks a forehand down the line to move into the lead.

At match point, Djokovic serves out wide, Norrie can’t return and that is that.

*Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 1-5 Novak Djokovic

17:14 , Mike Jones

Djokovic eases off the gas a little which helps Norrie to stay in the game.

At 40-30 however, the Serb serves out wide and steps onto the front foot.

He drills a few forehands over the net then comes forward. A dainty drop shot wins him the game.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 1-4 Novak Djokovic* - BREAK!

17:09 , Mike Jones

Djokovic has stepped up another gear here. Norrie has no answer and he’s making unnecessary errors.

Staring at another three break points. He serves to Djokovic’s backhand and pings back a return. Djokovic goes long and gives one chance back.

He doesn’t give back a second. Norrie goes wide, Djokovic breaks!

*Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 1-3 Novak Djokovic

17:05 , Mike Jones

Things are going from bad to worse for Norrie. Djokovic comes down the line and lands right on the chalk to move 40-0 up trying to hold serve.

Norrie manages to get forward and win a point from the net but Djokovic holds serve.

He completes his break and moves with three games of the match.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 1-2 Novak Djokovic* - BREAK!

17:02 , Mike Jones

Just what Djokovic wanted. An early break of serve puts a mountain of pressure on Norrie for the rest of this set.

The Serb secures it without conceding a point and now it feels like only a matter of time before he gets the match done with.

*Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 1-1 Novak Djokovic

16:59 , Mike Jones

Djokovic dials in and holds serve without issue to keep the third set on serve.

Cam Norrie is going to need to break him at some point in order to get back into the match.

When that moment is remains to be seen.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 1-0 Novak Djokovic*

16:56 , Mike Jones

Norrie has the serve for the first game in this third set.

Djokovic drives a cross court backhand past his opponent and takes the first point.

Norrie comes back well and starts to dictate play managing to get ahead 30-15. The Brit goes on to hold.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-6 Novak Djokovic* - SET!

16:49 , Mike Jones

Djokovic locks in his focus for this service game.

His accuracy is on point and he works Norrie along the baseline. A couple of loose shots help the Brit up to 30-30 in a game he needs to win.

Djokovic leaves Norrie’s return of serve alone and it sails long to give him a set point.

The Serb secures his hold and moves two sets up. This is smooth going for him so far.

Is there a way back for Norrie?

Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-5 Novak Djokovic* - BREAK!

16:43 , Mike Jones

Oh no.

It’s crunch time in set two and Cam Norrie finds himself three points down on his own serve.

A perfect forehand down the line saves one of the three break points.

A poor backhand from Djokovic ensures Norrie saves another break point and a blistering serve saves the third!

Deuce.

Djokovic sets up Norrie by attacking the backhand before coming down the line. The Brit then goes wide in the next rally and the break goes to the Serb!

Alexander Bublik 5-6 Jack Draper*

16:37 , Mike Jones

Jack Draper has broken the serve of Alexander Bublik in the closing stages of their opening set.

The British No. 1 will now have a serve to clinch the set against his Russian opponent.

Can Draper get the first set done and dusted?

*Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-4 Novak Djokovic

16:35 , Mike Jones

Cam Norrie has called for the medics during this mini break and is getting a rub down on his left leg by the physio.

There’s going to be a medical time out while he is treated.

*Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-4 Novak Djokovic

16:33 , Mike Jones

Great work from Norrie who is starting to settle down. It’s a physical match up and Norrie manages to secure another break point opportunity.

He can’t take it and finds the net and it’s up to deuce again for this two on the Djokovic serve.

Hold! Djokovic knows he’s in a battle. It takes him five attempts to get through deuce and hold serve.

He immediately gestures to the crowd to raise the noise level. He needs a bit of energy from them.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 3-3 Novak Djokovic*

16:20 , Mike Jones

This is a big game for Norrie. He was leading 2-0 in this set and has slipped behind again. A hold of serve would restore some confidence.

The game starts well with a net volley winner and a wild forehand from Djokovic putting him 30-0 up.

Norrie responds okay to Djokovic’s slight comeback. He sets up a game point then hugs the baseline to defend.

A slightly lower return fails to get over the net and Djokovic gets up to deuce.

Norrie holds!

*Cameron Norrie 2-6 2-3 Novak Djokovic

16:13 , Mike Jones

Both men trade points up to 40-40 with Djokovic struggling again to find some rhythm on his serve.

Credit goes to Norrie for being a persistent thorn in his side. Norrie meets an attempted smash with a brilliant backhand and blazes the ball past his opponent.

An ace from Djokovic saves break point but Norrie responds with a nice drop shot.

Three games on the bounce for Djokovic! He moves into the lead for the first time in the second set.

Alexander Bublik 2-1 Jack Draper

16:05 , Mike Jones

In the other match concerning a British hopeful, Jack Draper is on serve against Alexander Bublik.

There’s been no pressure on Bublik’s serve as of yet but both men are settling into the match.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 2-2 Novak Djokovic* - BREAK!

16:04 , Mike Jones

Djokovic is on the board. After a shaky two games to start the second set the Serb settles down to hold his own serve and edge closer to Norrie again.

The Brit is four holds of serve away from winning the set and drawing level in the match but against Djokovic none of them are guaranteed and he needs to keep his focus.

The Serb has put a hat on to guard from the sun and it’s improved his mood and play massively.

A second serve from Norrie is mullered down the line from Djokovic who moves 0-30 up. An aggressive approach to pepper the Norrie backhand allows him time to come to the net and a strong volley gives him three break points.

Only one is needed.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 2-0 Novak Djokovic*

15:58 , Mike Jones

Norrie is tasked with a rapid sprint up court as another drop shot brings him forward. Djokovic takes that point and draws level at 15-15 against the serve.

The Brit then takes advantage of Djokovic’s dip in accuracy and secures a hold of serve.

It’s also a complete break and now Norrie has the advantage in the set.

*Cameron Norrie 2-6 1-0 Novak Djokovic - BREAK!

15:55 , Mike Jones

Now then.

Novak Djokovic has come back onto court having dropped a peg or two.

Norrie breaks the serve by rattling off four points without response, mainly thanks to Djokovic’s waywardness.

A good start to the second set for the Brit.

Jack Draper vs Alexander Bublik

15:53 , Mike Jones

Over on Court Suzanne Lenglen, Jack Draper is about to get his fourth round clash going against Alexander Bublik.

The British No.1 will hope to assert some early control on this match but it won’t be an easy task.

We’ll focus our coverage on Norrie vs Djokovic as well as bring up sporadic updates on how Draper is getting on.

Cameron Norrie 2-6 Novak Djokovic* - SET!

15:48 , Mike Jones

The minute details are just going against Cam Norrie at the minute. He’s struggled from his own serve and is doing so again.

Djokovic moves 0-30 up before pinging a backhand into the net.

Norrie then attempts to meet a slice with one of his own but he hits the tape and gives up two set points.

Djokovic takes the first one.

*Cameron Norrie 2-5 Novak Djokovic

15:41 , Mike Jones

Bullied.

Norrie returns serve and looks to get back into the middle of court but Djokovic mullers an open forehand past him.

It’s simple but destructive stuff from the Serbian. Still, Djokovic isn’t entirely comfortable out there.

A serve-and-volley is needed to move him to 40-30 and he holds when Norrie puts a forehand wide.

Cameron Norrie 2-4 Novak Djokovic*

15:37 , Mike Jones

Finally a hold of serve from Norrie. He went behind again but this time managed to come back and edge ahead.

Djokovic overhooks a forehand and gives the game away but he has control of the set.

*Cameron Norrie 1-4 Novak Djokovic

15:32 , Mike Jones

Djokovic ends the run of breaks by holding serve to 15.

Norrie hits the net and punts a backhand too long which gifts the points to his opponent.

Djokovic is hard to beat without errors so Norrie needs to rein them in. He’s starting to read the Djokovic drop shot though as he sprints forward to send the ball down the line.

Maybe not. A second drop shot is reached by Norrie but his forehand cross is met and slotted back.

Norrie has made 10 unforced errors compared to Djokovic’s 1. The Serb sees out the game with an ace.

Cameron Norrie 1-3 Novak Djokovic* - BREAK!

15:28 , Mike Jones

Nice from Norrie. A confident stride up to the net sees him win with a backhand volley.

Norrie is a confidence player and will become more powerful and risky if he’s performing well.

Djokovic has to stamp him down. He comes forward to the net himself and marshalls it well before smashing one into play. Norrie gets to it but lofts his return over the back.

An error from Norrie though offers up a couple of break points and Djokovic takes control. A spinning drop shot forces Norrie out of play once more and it’s another break!

*Cameron Norrie 1-2 Novak Djokovic - BREAK!

15:23 , Mike Jones

Already the control of the set is firmly with Novak Djokovic.

He enjoys playing Norrie and everything the Brit is throwing at him has come back. His net play is solid and a drop shot takes up to 15-0 up in the third game of the set.

Djokovic then hits the net a couple of times and opens the door for Norrie. The Brit has a break point opportunity but Djokovic slices down on a backhand to recover it.

Norrie hangs in there though. He keeps Djokovic at bay, even putting him on the defence a couple of times, and the next two points go to the Brit.

An immediate break back puts the set back on serve.

Cameron Norrie 0-2 Novak Djokovic* - BREAK!

15:16 , Mike Jones

Norrie delves into a long rally with Djokovic who drops a shot over the net. The Brit sprints forward and squares a forehand too wide.

Norrie’s game is to stick behind the baseline and keep the ball in play. It’s easier said than done against Djokovic who is an incredibly difficult opponent to beat.

The Serb takes a couple of points before going long and handing one back to Norrie.

At 30-30, Djokovic goes for a drop shot but Norrie reaches it and sets up an overhead smash winner to go ahead.

A long forehand takes the game to deuce and there’s a chance fo Djokovic to break if he keeps his head.

A backhand from Norrie finds the net before he forces a forehand too wide. Djokovic breaks!

*Cameron Norrie 0-1 Novak Djokovic

15:10 , Mike Jones

Novak Djokovic has the opening serve in this match. He’s targeting a place in the quarter-finals of the French Open.

He starts by serving to Cam Norrie’s forehand and the Brit hooks his return out of play.

Djokovic goes through to a solid hold of serve to kick things off.

Cameron Norrie vs Novak Djokovic

15:00 , Mike Jones

This is going to be a tough, tough match for Norrie.

He has a poor record against Djokovic and will have to hang in there against the 38-year-old.

His best chance might be to take the match long and force Djokovic into four or five hours on court.

Wearing the Serbian down and making the match physical might be his best shot to win.

Cameron Norrie vs Novak Djokovic

14:49 , Mike Jones

Two matches down on Court Philippe Chatrier. If the next two bring the same amount of drama we’re in for a thrilling afternoon.

This is Cameron Norrie’s first time in the second week at the French Open.

Can he defy the odds and beat Novak Djokovic today?

Cameron Norrie vs Novak Djokovic

14:37 , Mike Jones

Lois Boisson is understandably over the moon with that result and the whole of Court Philippe Chatrier chants her name as she gives her post match interview.

Up next is the main event on the central court today, at least for Brits, as Cameron Norrie is about to take on Novak Djokovic.

They’ll be on court in about 10 minutes time.

Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 6-4 Jessica Pegula

14:34 , Mike Jones

Boisson is trying hard. She’s repeatedly asked to save break point as Pegula attempts to stay in the contest.

A drop shot forces Pegula to flick the ball too wide and it’s back to deuce again. The American is looking a little frazzled though still focused.

Boisson eventually gets to advantage after Pegula misses a sitter. Her backhand lands in the net and now it’s time for match point...

... After 10 minutes of playing in this game, Boisson serves to Pegula’s backhand. She meets the return then drills a forehand back down the line to leave Pegula wanting.

She wins the game, the set and the match!

*Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 5-4 Jessica Pegula

14:26 , Mike Jones

Can Lois Boisson reach the French Open quarter-finals?

Her first serve goes down the T line but is a fault but she lands her second one in play. Boisson keeps the ball high to unsettle Pegula and it works as the American goes wide.

An attempted lob from Pegula is then lofted too long and Boisson moves 30-0 up.

The French woman’s composure slips slightly and Pegula takes advantage by winning the next three rallies.

Pegula attacks with a break point on the line but Boisson remains in the rally. She jabs at a return and the ball clips the tape beforee dropping onto he side of the net!

Deuce.

*Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 5-4 Jessica Pegula - BREAK!

14:20 , Mike Jones

A tense hold from Boisson sets up the next stage of this set and match.

The crowd cheer every point that Boisson wins against Pegula especially when she edges ahead 15-30.

Pegula fights back to make it deuce and then rattles a volley from the net past her opponent.

The American can’t get over the line and the game swings away from her.

A rally of net play ends with Boisson setting up a break point but she’s too forceful with a forehand return and pumps it too long.

Another opportunity to break, Boisson’s fourth in the game, is finally taken!

Pegula smokes a forehand into the net. Boisson is serving for the match.

*Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 3-4 Jessica Pegula

14:03 , Mike Jones

Pegula holds serve to love and increases the pressure on Lois Boisson again.

The French woman cannot afford to drop a game at this stage or else the match could get away from her.

We’re now into the nitty-gritty stage of this match.

Cameron Norrie vs Novak Djokovic start time: When is French Open match?

14:00 , Mike Jones

Britain’s Cameron Norrie faces a huge test against perhaps the greatest player of all time, Novak Djokovic, in the quarter-finals of the French Open today.

Djokovic appears back to something near his best after a mostly torrid year, winning in Geneva last month before stringing together three straight-sets victories at Roland Garros.

Cameron Norrie vs Novak Djokovic start time: When is French Open match?

Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 3-3 Jessica Pegula*

14:00 , Mike Jones

Jessica Pegula turns the screw again! Her experience is proving key here.

She pushes Boisson deep behind the baseline and utilises a drop shot to good effect. At 30-30 against the serve, Pegula forces a mistake from her opponent and has a break point opportunity.

The American is put on the defensive by Boisson who takes the next point to force deuce then gets through to secure a hold of serve!

Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 2-2 Jessica Pegula*

13:49 , Mike Jones

Unreal from Pegula.

Just when it seemed as though she was losing her mojo, she gets a hold of serve under her belt then breaks Boisson!

That draws her level in the set once again and the momeuntum that the French woman had built up has been broken.

Draper on friendship with Sinner

13:48 , Mike Jones

Jack Draper says he is proud of his friendship with Jannik Sinner but knows he is getting close to challenging him on court.

“I’m very happy to have him as a friend, but he’s now there, things are a little bit different,” Draper said.

“Of course, you know, we are very good friends off the court, but we practice a little bit less together, because we might know that we can face each other in the later stages of tournaments hopefully, because I always love to play against him.”

Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 2-0 Jessica Pegula*

13:41 , Mike Jones

Boisson has been peppering the Pegula forehand which has seemingly abandoned the American at present.

It helps the French woman secure an break of serve in the first game of the third set and puts her on course for a famous win.

Boisson completes here break as well! What a result this would be if she can get over the line.

Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner ‘practice less together’ ahead of potential French Open clash

13:35 , Mike Jones

Jack Draper’s friendship with Jannik Sinner is on the backburner with the pair on a collision course to meet in the quarter-finals of the French Open.

British number one Draper breezed into the fourth round with a commanding 6-2 6-4 6-2 win over Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.

The 23-year-old will play world number 62 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan on Monday for a place in the last eight, where world number one Sinner is likely to be waiting.

Jack Draper and Jannik Sinner ‘practice less together’ ahead of potential clash

*Lois Boisson 3-6 6-4 Jessica Pegula

13:28 , Mike Jones

The partisan French crowd are very much behind their player in this set now.

Lois Boisson has surprised throughout this tournament and is on the verge of forcing a third set decider against the World No. 3.

She wins the first point of the game as Pegula puts a return too long. Then she weathers a slight attack before going on the offensive and driving a forehand winner past the American.

A long backhand from Pegula puts Boisson on the brink and she wins the set with a hold to love!

Game on.

*Lois Boisson 3-6 5-4 Jessica Pegula - BREAK!

13:24 , Mike Jones

The momentum may be swinging towards Lois Boisson.

She battles her way to deuce and takes advantage of a wild Pegula return to move within a point of a break.

An attempted backhand slice from Boisson sees the opportunity slip by.

Wow! An error from Pegula hands another opportunity to Boisson who takes it with aplomb.

A powerful strike secures her a break of serve and now she’s one game away from making this match a level playing field.

Lois Boisson 3-6 4-4 Jessica Pegula*

13:16 , Mike Jones

Boisson responds with a sublime service game to 15 and draws level in the set again.

Pegula needs to make her move now if she hopes to secure a straight set victory.

Hold of serve then break.

*Lois Boisson 3-6 3-4 Jessica Pegula

13:10 , Mike Jones

Boisson certainly has the crowd on their feet.

Her impressively strong backhand has Pegula on the back foot but it’s the speed at which she’s coming through with the forehand that is winning her points.

She sets up a break point with the set in the balance at 3-3 but Pegula unloads a forehand across court to move to deuce.

From there a dinky drop shot from Pegula puts her to advantage before Boisson responds to pull the match back to deuce.

Pegula is made to work for this one. The game is almost 10 minutes long but the American takes it with another fine drop shot!

Jack Draper’s ‘UFC’ regiment that has Alexander Bublik at a loss on how to beat him

13:03 , Will Castle

Alexander Bublik doesn’t know how he will be able to overcome Jack Draper after admitting intimidation at the British No 1’s fighter-like training regiment.

Draper has put the tennis world on notice across the past 12 months and will soon go to fourth in the world rankings, having surged up the charts from 40th this time last year.

He claimed his first ATP Masters title at Indian Wells earlier this year and has continued in fine stead at the French Open, taking Roland Garros by storm.

Jack Draper’s ‘UFC’ regiment that has Alexander Bublik at a loss on how to beat him

Norrie and Djokovic warming up

12:56 , Mike Jones

Lois Boisson has broken Jessica Pegula in the second set and now leads by three games to two.

If she can hold serve for the rest of the set she’ll force a decider.

Meanwhile, Cameron Norrie and Novak Djokovic have arrived at Roland Garros and are going through a few pre-match warm-ups.

They’ll be on court following the conclusion of this game.

Lois Boisson 3-6 2-2 Jessica Pegula

12:55 , Mike Jones

The second set is a close one.

Both players are holding serve well but Boisson is challenging the Pegula serve more often.

The French woman has the backing of the crowd and has settled back into a decent bit of rhythm.

Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton

12:36 , Mike Jones

Carlos Alcaraz admitted Ben Shelton was driving him “mad” before dispatching the big-serving American to continue his march towards back-to-back French Open titles.

The Spaniard dropped the third set but still collected his 100th Tour level clay-court win, 7-6 (8) 6-3 4-6 6-4.

“Honestly, today I fought against myself in the mind. I just tried to calm myself – in some moments I was mad,” he said.

I was mad – Carlos Alcaraz reveals battle to stay calm in win over Ben Shelton

Boisson 3-6 Pegula - SET!

12:30 , Mike Jones

A comfortable first set for Jessica Pegula in the end.

She needed to work out a few things early in the set but once she learned what Lois Boisson was throwing at her she adapted perfectly.

Four games won in a row and the first set is the American’s.

Boisson 3-4 Pegula*

12:24 , Mike Jones

Advantage Pegula!

Back-to-back games for Jessica Pegula. A hold of serve then a break to put her ahead in this first set.

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Boisson 3-2 Pegula*

12:17 , Mike Jones

Boisson is put under a bit of pressure from her own serve.

Pegula moves 0-30 ahead but Boisson matches her intensity with the French woman attempting to loft the ball high and cause the bounce to be awkward for Pegula.

It works and a decision to come forward to meet a volley at the net helps take the game to deuce.

Pegula wins a break point but Boisson doubles down on aggression and saves it.

She then wins two points in a row for a deserved hold of serve.

Jack Draper’s rise up the rankings branded ‘insane’ by French Open opponent

12:08 , Mike Jones

Jack Draper’s next French Open opponent Alexander Bublik says the British star’s rise to the top is “insane”.

Fifth seed Draper takes on Kazakhstan’s world No 62 in the fourth round on Monday.

“Jack for me is insane. I mean, last year the guy is 40 in the world. This year he is top five in the world,” said Bublik.

Jack Draper’s rise up the rankings branded ‘insane’ by French Open opponent

*Boisson 1-1 Pegula

12:04 , Mike Jones

Over on Court Philippe Chatrier Lois Boisson has made a superb start against Jessica Pegula.

The French woman has an early break of serve, thanks in part to her forehand, and she’s responded well to Pegula breaking her own serve in the very first game.

A decent match up may be developing in this early stages.

How to watch Norrie vs Djokovic

12:00 , Mike Jones

The match will be on TV,with viewers in the United Kingdom able to watch the French Open on TNT Sports.

A live stream will be available to subscribers via the discovery+ app or website.

When is Norrie v Djokovic?

11:55 , Mike Jones

Cameron Norrie v Novak Djokovic is scheduled third on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with women’s matches involving Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula to come first.

We can expect the match to begin at any time around 1-3pm BST.

11:48 , Mike Jones

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Gauff on her performances on clay

11:44 , Mike Jones

“I think I move well on clay.

I’m comfortable with sliding and moving on the surface. I think this is the most physical surface for sure.

“I do well in that department.”

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'I think I played great'

11:40 , Mike Jones

Coco Gauff reflected on her ‘tough’ match with Ekaterina Alexandrova but believed she brought some great tennis to the court.

She said: “Yeah, it was tough. Obviously the first set, the whole match really, I played well. She stepped up her game in the second [set].

“Some balls I thought I’d hit a good shot but she’d hit a winner on the line and if she wins like that I can keep my head up high. Overall I thought I played great.”

Alexandrova 0-6 5-7 Gauff

11:31 , Mike Jones

Gauff needs to hold serve to win. In the first rally she’s put on the defensive but a backhand to the baseline changes that.

She switches to the forehand and forces a long return from Alexandrova to win the point.

The Russian responds with a forehand down the line and lands it in play! 15-15.

An error from Alexandrova nudges Gauff back into the lead and the American moves 40-15 ahead with a blistering serve out wide.

Two match point opportunities for her here.

The first goes begging after a wide backhand is fizzed too far across the court.

The second is taken! Alexandrova goes wide off the serve and Coco Gauff wins in straight sets!

Alexandrova 0-6 5-6 Gauff* - BREAK!

11:26 , Mike Jones

Trouble for Alexandrova. A couple of poor shots puts Gauff 0-30 ahead.

The American drills a shot to Alexandrova’s backhand and the Russian knocks another out of play.

Gauff unleashes all her power to land her returns on the baseline and Alexandrova is on the back foot. She tries to got cross court but the skews the ball and loses the game.

Advantage Gauff. One hold of serve and the match is hers.

*Alexandrova 0-6 5-5 Gauff

11:24 , Mike Jones

A few double faults from Coco Gauff don’t stop her from getting the hold under the most pressure she’s been in in this match.

Her focus has never dropped though despite the resurgence from Alexandrova.

Gauff knows she’s being tested but seems up to the challenge.

Alexandrova 0-6 5-4 Gauff*

11:18 , Mike Jones

Brilliant from Alexandrova. Powerful and accurate.

Her forehand, and the power she is getting from it, is troubling Gauff and forcing more errors.

The Russian holds serve to 30 and her level is increasing all the time.

She’s one game away from forcing a deciding set.

*Alexandrova 0-6 4-4 Gauff - BREAK!

11:15 , Mike Jones

Alexandrova isn’t done yet and seems to have realised that aggression is the way to go against Gauff.

The Russian rattles off three points in a row to set up a couple of break point opportunities.

She tries to continue with her aggression but laces a backhand into the net.

Her second attempt to break back is better!

She peppers Gauff’s backhand the entire rally before switch to a forehand and smoking over a winner.

Alexandrova 0-6 3-4 Gauff* - BREAK!

11:10 , Mike Jones

This is a turning of the screw. Coco Gauff powers her way up to 15-40 and sets up a couple of break points.

The first is saved by an aggressive Alexandrova who steps up to the net having forced Gauff deep. She wins the point with a drop shot volley.

The second break point is also saved! Aggression and posivity is on the side of the Russian who wins with a forehand passing winner.

Deuce.

Gauff’s response is unreal. Unleashing all her frustration into a backhand down the line she moves to advantage before winning with a backhand!

Big break of serve.

*Alexandrova 0-6 3-3 Gauff

11:04 , Mike Jones

Both players trade points in this next game before a fine return of serve from Alexandrova lands on the baseline and Gauff lifts it out of play.

Alexandrova looks to come up the court in the following rally but Gauff whips a forehand to the far side of court and the Russian is caught on her heels. She gets to the ball but scuffs it into the net.

At 30-30 Gauff serves down the middle. She then targets Alexandrova’s backhand and the Russian finds the net.

Gauff then holds as Alexandrova pushes a backhand too wide.

Alexandrova 0-6 3-2 Gauff*

11:00 , Mike Jones

More progress for Alexandrova as Gauff’s level has dropped from the near-perfect first set.

More mistakes are creeping into the American’s game as she’s hitting her forehand a touch too long now.

Alexandrova holds to 15 and edges ahead in the second set. Can she secure a break of serve and really pile some pressure on her opponent?

*Alexandrova 0-6 2-2 Gauff

10:56 , Mike Jones

That’s a lovely shot. Gauff smokes a backhand across court and does for Alexandrova who gives up the race and lets it go.

Gauff is then put on the defensive and almost pulls off a great save but her forehand return clips the tape.

Another forehand error brings Alexandrova level at 30-30 but an ace puts Gauff back in control.

The American transitions superbly from defence to attack in the next rally but drills another forehand into the net after a 16-ball rally.

Deuce.

It’s a battle this time for Gauff to get through. Alexandrova is hitting with more power, more purpose. Gauff clings onto her hold of serve but this set is alive now and she knows it.

Alexandrova 0-6 2-1 Gauff*

10:45 , Mike Jones

There’s a bit more edge to Alexandrova now.

A service hold to love puts her ahead again and there may just be a bit of belief creeping in that this match is still alive.

More work for the Russian to do but the signs are promising.

*Alexandrova 0-6 1-1 Gauff

10:44 , Mike Jones

Alexandrova’s main problem at the minute is that Gauff is outlasting her in rallies.

The American just isn’t missing and the mistakes are more frequent from Alexandrova.

Very quickly, Gauff is on level terms again in the set.

Alexandrova 0-6 1-0 Gauff*

10:41 , Mike Jones

Is there a way back into the match for Alexandrova? She needs to start again and bring some energy.

This is a good start, two points from her serve and a couple of mistakes from Gauff see her hold serve for the first time in the match.

*Alexandrova 0-6 Gauff - SET!

10:36 , Mike Jones

There’s a bit of resistance from Alexandrova.

She battles her with up to 30-30 before thundering an inside-out forehand right onto the side line to earn a break point.

Gauff is forced onto her backhand again but Alexandrova misses out trying to hook the ball to the opposite side of court.

Deuce.

A double fault from Gauff gives her opponent a second opportunity to break and she misses out again.

Gauff saves a fifth break point then moves to advantage with a forehand down the line. She claims her hold of serve and wins the set.

But, that game may be a sign that Alexandrova has a bit of fight yet to show.

Alexandrova 0-5 Gauff* - BREAK!

10:25 , Mike Jones

The shoulders are sagging already on Ekaterina Alexandrova. She’s looking to her coaches and needs some inspiration.

Coco Gauff is a flurry of speed and power. Alexandrova has switched up and is targeting the backhand of her opponent but Gauff is equally up to the task.

There’s also a steely focus in her eyes that says she’s here to get this job done.

Another break and Gauff is one away from winning the first set.

*Alexandrova 0-4 Gauff

10:21 , Mike Jones

Oof! Gauff unleashes that forehand again and Alexandrova has no answer.

The American is so controlled and accurate with it whether that is heading down the line or rolling her wrists over the ball to play it across court.

On top of that Gauff’s serve is pacey and troubling. This is a true test for Alexandrova.

At 40-0 she begins to target the backhand and gets a point on the board.

But that is it. Another sweeping hold for Gauff.

Alexandrova 0-3 Gauff* - BREAK!

10:18 , Mike Jones

This is better from Alexandrova. She’s settling down and finding a bit of touch.

Gauff is relentless though. Her forehand is doing a lot of heavy lifting and she’s peppering the ball back at her opponent.

Alexandrova hangs in there until 30-30 when Gauff forces her on the defensive. Pushed back behind the baseline, Alexandrova twice goes long and Gauff has a second break in the set.

*Alexandrova 0-2 Gauff

10:15 , Mike Jones

Coco Gauff holds serve without issue. She’s being the more reserved player and focusing on keeping the ball in court.

The mistakes are coming from the other end and the American is happy to accummulate the points so far.

Alexandrova 0-1 Gauff* - BREAK!

10:11 , Mike Jones

The pair are settling nicely into this game.

Both are going for their shots early in this match with some spinning slices and whipped cross court forehands getting the legs and shoulders working early on.

Coco Gauff wins the first couple of points before Alexandrova gets on the board. The Russian then attempts a forehand down the line and pushes it wide.

More errors from Alexandrova help Gauff to an early break of serve. It’ll be a tough match for the Russian today.

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Coco Gauff

10:08 , Mike Jones

The players stride out onto the court and go through a few warm ups.

Alexandrova will serve first in the opening game of the match.

Gauff up first

10:00 , Mike Jones

Coco Gauff is kicking off today’s proceedings on Court Philippe Chatrier as she takes on Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Gauff finished as the runner-up in her previous two clay court tournaments before arriving at Roland Garros but she is hoping to go one better at the French Open.

Can the No. 2 seed get through today’s match without much trouble? We’ll find out shortly.

Cameron Norrie overcomes Jacob Fearnley to reach second week of French Open

09:55 , Mike Jones

Cameron Norrie reached the French Open fourth round with a bang after beating fellow British star Jacob Fearnley.

Norrie secured a showdown with Novak Djokovic after a straight-sets win in a surreal match played out to an ear-splitting backdrop of explosions and pyrotechnics.

The din was down to thousands of Paris St Germain fans gathering for the Champions League final outside the Parc des Princes, which is a stone’s throw from Court Simonne-Mathieu and was showing the game on a big screen.

Cameron Norrie overcomes Jacob Fearnley to reach second week of French Open

Iga Swiatek survives Elena Rybakina blitz to progress at French Open

09:50 , Mike Jones

Iga Swiatek looked on the brink of losing her French Open crown but recovered from a set and a break down to extend her winning run at the French Open to 25 matches.

The four-time champion has not lost a match at Roland Garros since 2021, but she appeared to be heading for the exit when Elena Rybakina led 6-1 2-0.

Rybakina, the former Wimbledon champion, had raced into a 5-0 lead after only 20 minutes.

Swiatek survives Rybakina blitz to progress: ‘It was like playing Jannik Sinner’

French Open order of play

09:46 , Mike Jones

Court Suzanne-Lenglen

Mirra Andreeva [6] vs Daria Kasatkina [17]

Alexander Zverev [3] vs Tallon Griekspoor

Madison Keys [7] vs Hailey Baptiste

Alexander Bublik vs Jack Draper [5]

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