Jannik Sinner takes on Alexander Bublik on the show court for a place in the semi-finals before Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev play in the final quarter-final in tonight’s night session.
Earlier on Wednesday, Coco Gauff passed her biggest test so far at the French Open as she scrapped her way past fellow American Madison Keys to reach the semi-finals.
A scruffy match featuring a combined 101 unforced errors and 14 breaks of serve ended 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-1 in favour of the World No 2. "Maddie was playing well, she's hitting the ball so fast and so low so I was just trying to fight for each point," said Gauff, the runner-up at Roland Garros in 2022.
The fairytale run of Lois Boisson, the World No 361, continued as she dispatched sixth seed Mirra Andreeva in straight sets, winning 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 in front of a delighted crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
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- Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Bublik for place in semi-finals
- Sinner wins 6-1, 7-5, 6-0
- Coco Gauff defeats Madison Keys in three sets to reach French Open semi-final
- Gauff wins tricky encounter with sublime third set | Result 6-7 6-4 6-1
- Lois Boisson's fairytale run continues with win over sixth seed Mirra Andreeva | Result 7-6 6-3
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev start time: When is French Open quarter-final?
17:31 , Flo CliffordThe match has been scheduled for the night session, which won’t start before 7:15pm BST (UK time) on Wednesday 4 June.
Novak Djokovic vs Alexander Zverev start time: When is French Open quarter-final?
Semi-final line-ups
17:26 , Flo CliffordThe men’s semi-finals are almost set, with one more quarter-final to come tonight on Philippe-Chatrier.
That should be a cracker, between sixth seed Novak Djokovic and third seed Alexander Zverev. The winner will of course play Sinner.
On the other side of the draw, second seed Carlos Alcaraz will play eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti in their third meeting of this clay-court season alone.
Jannik Sinner wins 6-1, 7-5, 6-0
17:20 , Flo CliffordSinner adds, “It’s a bit windy and breezy so things can be complicated, I warmed up with the roof closed because it was raining, then the sun came out, so a lot of different challenges on court but I’m very happy. As always thank you so much for the support, it’s a great, great atmosphere.
“Semi-finals in grand slams are very, very special, I’m looking forward to it.”
Asked about the match to determine his next opponent, between Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev tonight, he says, “I think we will all watch a little bit, but I will also try to switch off, because in grand slams you are always there mentally and two weeks is very long.”
Jannik Sinner wins 6-1, 7-5, 6-0
17:14 , Flo CliffordLet’s hear from the world No. 1. “We played a couple of times before, so we know a little bit what to expect, but another way, with him you never know what’s happening. He deserves to be in the quarter-finals, he beat very, very tough players.
“I just try to stay focused and to play as solid as possible, because he can have some slight ups and downs, so I tried to stay very consistent throughout the whole match and to serve very well in the important moments.”
Jannik Sinner wins 6-1, 7-5, 6-0
17:08 , Flo CliffordServing for the match, Sinner’s first serve disappears slightly, but he’s getting the better of his opponents in these rallies. He hits a slightly wild, swinging forehand, but it just about lands in, before a delicate drop shot that Bublik can’t quite get to.
A wild return brings up three match points. He misses his first serve, but no bother, as he thumps another booming forehand into the open court. Into the semis without dropping a set.
Hugs and smiles at the net from both men, and Bublik applauds the crowd - who have really got behind him - as he walks off. A brilliant run by him despite the slightly one-sided nature of most of this encounter.
BREAK! Jannik Sinner 6-1, 7-5, 5-0 Alexander Bublik*
17:03 , Flo CliffordA lovely delicate drop shot by Sinner, hit from almost around the net post, just kisses the sideline.
But Bublik is hanging on in this game, wrongfooting the Italian - but a double fault gives Sinner another break point opportunity.
And he takes it with a wonderful net volley!
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 7-5, 4-0 Alexander Bublik
17:00 , Flo CliffordOne-way traffic at the moment. Sinner evidently feels relaxed enough to attempt a drop shot, which Bublik does well to get to, but there’s plenty of open space behind him and Sinner puts the smash away with ease to hold to love.
BREAK! Jannik Sinner 6-1, 7-5, 3-0 Alexander Bublik*
16:56 , Flo CliffordA first underarm serve by Bublik in this encounter, but it’s into the net... and he knocks a tame strike into the net, and the Italian goes a double break up!
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 7-5, 2-0 Alexander Bublik*
16:55 , Flo CliffordBublik rushes up the court in anticipation of another volley but gets it all wrong, thumping it into the clay on his side.
Three points for a double break for Sinner... Bublik saves one with a serve and cross-court volley.
A couple of brilliant serves gets him from 0-40 down back to deuce - but two fluffed drop shots gift Sinner another break point.
But what a point! Both players cover absolutely every inch of the court and it looks like Sinner has it in the bag, but goes cross-court to Bublik and the Kazakh puts away the volley.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 7-5, 2-0 Alexander Bublik
16:49 , Flo CliffordBublik is looking a bit hangdog here, just not committing to his shots as much. An ace down the T brings up three game points for the Italian.
But the Kazakh’s next return is perfect, a swinging cross-court winner that just drops before the baseline.
And that seems to have woken him up a bit - but Sinner stays ahead at 40-30 and takes his time before firmly planting an overhead smash into acres of open space.
BREAK! Jannik Sinner 6-1, 7-5, 1-0 Alexander Bublik*
16:45 , Flo CliffordSinner is looking to break his opponent’s resolve very early here. Two break points... and he only needs one, as Bublik tries another drop shot, but it deserts him and falls just short.
SECOND SET! *Jannik Sinner 6-1, 7-5 Alexander Bublik
16:41 , Flo CliffordAn ace gets Sinner off to a strong start.
Bublik whacks a return wide for 30-0, then nets a second serve for three set points, and from such a strong position the Kazakh has capitulated. He nets again, and that’s the second set in the bag for the world No. 1.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 6-5 Alexander Bublik*
16:37 , Flo CliffordTrouble now for Bublik as Sinner earns a first break point of this set. The Italian defends superbly but finally Bublik redirects him at the end of a long rally.
Still one break point to save... but a double fault hands it over. Heartbreaking for him. From serving to stay in it, Sinner will serve for the set.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 4-5 Alexander Bublik
16:34 , Flo CliffordThe crowd are showing their appreciation for Bublik and they certainly enjoyed a pinpoint-accurate strike into the corner.
But Sinner holds to 15 and fist pumps towards his box.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 4-5 Alexander Bublik*
16:30 , Flo CliffordIt took Bublik an entire set to get warmed up, but he’s in full flow now. He holds to 15 with some sharp serving and a couple more deft drop shots. An ace seals it and Sinner must serve to stay in this set.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 4-4 Alexander Bublik
16:27 , Flo CliffordBut Sinner digs himself out of trouble with some accurate serving and a swinging backhand volley at the net.
Still on serve.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-4 Alexander Bublik
16:25 , Flo CliffordSinner doesn’t have many holes in his game but his touch at the net has got to be one of them. Bublik is having a lot of success with drop shots and Sinner is yet to win a point when he uses them.
Bublik has a chance at 15-30 but skies a return long - but forces deuce with another delicate slice drop shot.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-4 Alexander Bublik*
16:21 , Flo CliffordA brilliant down the line winner by Bublik tees up game point, and he does superbly to redirect Sinner all around the court before sealing it with a volley. Easily the best game he’s played.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-3 Alexander Bublik*
16:19 , Flo CliffordBublik tries to force the issue but Sinner does well to chase down a drop shot, but with the court wide open behind him the Kazakh can only shank into the net.
He’s living dangerously as Sinner earns a break point... but hits a volley into the net in response to another drop shot. Bublik is bringing some more of that variety into his game now.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-3 Alexander Bublik
16:15 , Flo CliffordStill on serve as Bublik fails to make any real inroads on the Sinner serve.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 2-3 Alexander Bublik
16:12 , Flo CliffordSinner’s serve percentage is way down in this set at 32%, according to the graphic, while Bublik’s is up at 72%.
That doesn’t seem right but it’s certainly been a much closer contest in this one. Bublik holds again.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 2-2 Alexander Bublik
16:09 , Flo CliffordBublik has a chance in a cross-court exchange but his attempted at a down the line winner drifts long.
Sinner holds to 15, looking very composed so far.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 1-2 Alexander Bublik*
16:04 , Flo CliffordA love hold for Sinner means the pressure is straight back on the Kazakh.
He’s taken to deuce but secures the hold with an unreturnable serve.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 0-1 Alexander Bublik*
15:59 , Flo CliffordBetter from Bublik, who gets himself on the board with a straightforward hold, despite a sublime Sinner passing shot that opens the door to the Italian.
FIRST SET! *Jannik Sinner 6-1 Alexander Bublik
15:54 , Flo CliffordIt’s saved as Bublik nets.
A couple of deuces come and go, Bublik has more chances to break, but ultimately Sinner comes through and that’s the set wrapped up in 35 minutes.
*Jannik Sinner 5-1 Alexander Bublik
15:49 , Flo CliffordAnd Bublik finds himself another break point as Sinner launches another forehand wide.
*Jannik Sinner 5-1 Alexander Bublik
15:48 , Flo CliffordBit of a drop from Sinner, comparatively at any rate, as he sends a forehand sailing well wide. He’s still won 100% of his first serves so far.
Jannik Sinner 5-1 Alexander Bublik*
15:46 , Flo CliffordBublik opens with a double fault as he bids to avoid a bagelling. John McEnroe, commentating on TNT Sports, compares his game (and presumably attitude) to Nick Kygrios.
A couple of wild swings from Sinner let him back in at 30-30. He’s not having it all his own way, and Bublik gets back to deuce a couple of times, before Sinner makes a mess of an overhead smash to get the Kazakh on the board. He raises an alarm aloft and grins.
*Jannik Sinner 5-0 Alexander Bublik
15:41 , Flo CliffordSome fine serving digs Sinner out of trouble. He leads 5-0 with 22 minutes played.
*Jannik Sinner 4-0 Alexander Bublik
15:39 , Flo CliffordBublik produces a moment of brilliance with a deft drop shot for an early look-in on Sinner’s serve.
But he goes long on the next, and Sinner puts away a fine overhead smash to restore order.
But Bublik is fighting back and some aggressive play gets him to deuce.
BREAK! Jannik Sinner 4-0 Alexander Bublik*
15:34 , Flo CliffordAnd the Kazakh is just not offering enough resistance. Sinner breaks again with ease, planting a winner into the open court.
Jannik Sinner 3-0 Alexander Bublik*
15:32 , Flo CliffordQuick as a flash Sinner is 3-0 up, securing an early break and holding with relative ease. The Kazakh has had a few chances, especially at 40-30 in Sinner’s previous service game, but the Italian is looking cool and composed so far.
Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Bublik
15:29 , Flo CliffordUp next on a busy day on Philippe-Chatrier is world No 1 Jannik Sinner against Kazakh maverick Alexander Bublik, who took out Jack Draper in the fourth round.
Boisson to face Gauff
15:10 , Flo CliffordSo the women’s semi-finals are set, with one very surprise inclusion, that of wildcard Lois Boisson. This time last year she was out with an ACL injury, unable to accept her wildcard to Roland-Garros; now she’s in the semi-finals of her home slam.
She’ll face Coco Gauff, who really did not play her best tennis earlier against Madison Keys... Could there be another twist in this tale?
Women's semi-finals
15:07 , Flo Clifford[1] Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek [5]
Lois Boisson vs Coco Gauff [2]
Lois Boisson 7-6(8-6), 6-3 Mirra Andreeva
15:04 , Flo CliffordBoisson looks understandably emotional. The on-court interview tells her it was an “extraordinary” match and asks her to sum up her emotions, which she does, in between shouts of “Allez Lois!”
“It was unbelievable, there are no words to describe that feeling,” she says. “After the difficult moments we went through last year, it’s unbelievable to come through, but it’s also thanks to my team who supported me. I ran a bit too much because I was so tense! It was difficult to hit the ball, I fought hard, the first set was very intense and at the beginning of the second I was really tired, but I managed to recover.
“I’m going to try to recover, see the physios, there are six physios in my box so I have plenty of choice!”
Lois Boisson defeats Mirra Andreeva!
14:59 , Flo Clifford
Lois Boisson defeats Mirra Andreeva!
14:54 , Flo CliffordLois Boisson is into the semi-finals! An Andreeva lob takes an absolutely age to land, and it falls wide!
Boisson collapses to the ground in amazement. Back-to-back top-10 wins, in her first Grand Slam main draw, and she’s into the last four. Everyone in the crowd is on their feet.
Andreeva gives her a gracious hug before making a speedy exit. Tough day at the office for her, compounded by a very difficult crowd.
MATCH POINTS BOISSON! *Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-5 Lois Boisson
14:52 , Flo CliffordThe seventh seed fires into the net and 22-year-old Lois Boisson, the world No. 361, has three match points.
*Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-5 Lois Boisson
14:51 , Flo CliffordFirst blood Boisson. She is playing utterly fearless tennis and forces the error. 0-15.
Andreeva goes long again... 0-30. Chatrier is going wild.
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-5 Lois Boisson*
14:50 , Flo CliffordAnd Boisson fights back to hold serve! Some huge, huge serving, and Andreeva shanks a shot from far up the court into the net.
The seventh seed will serve to stay in the French Open.
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-4 Lois Boisson*
14:48 , Flo CliffordMasterful from Andreeva, sending Boisson sliding all over the baseline before putting away a simple smash.
But the chance goes begging as she fires a return long. Back to deuce.
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-4 Lois Boisson*
14:47 , Flo CliffordMore aggressive from Boisson and she forces Andreeva into the net! Deuce.
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-4 Lois Boisson*
14:46 , Flo CliffordA little sloppy from Boisson in this game, with a couple of errors so far, although the crowd give her plenty of encouragement. Andreeva goes 15-30 up.
But the Russian sends a looping ball out of play, before catching a second serve very early and catching Boisson off-guard. Break point opportunity for Andreeva.
BREAK! *Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-4 Lois Boisson
14:41 , Flo CliffordBut she double faults and the crowd erupts! Boisson leads, four games on the trot!
*Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-3 Lois Boisson
14:41 , Flo CliffordAndreeva is not happy, having a chat with the umpire about that correction, but the replays show it was out.
A huge cross-court forehand saves one of those three break points.
*Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-3 Lois Boisson
14:40 , Flo CliffordRaucous cheers as Andreeva slams a smash long after another long rally, and boos as she blasts a ball into the stands after netting on another net approach shot. She gets a warning and a code violation for ball abuse.
The umpire has her work cut out here.
Boisson in convinced a point is long - and she’s right! The Frenchwoman has three break points!
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-3 Lois Boisson*
14:37 , Flo CliffordThe crowd roar in delight as Andreeva nets. The 18-year-old’s unforced error count is up to 55.
Boisson still looks pretty calm, and another huge serve out wide seals her third game in a row!
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-2 Lois Boisson*
14:36 , Flo CliffordConchita Martinez, in Andreeva’s box, exhorts her to keep being aggressive. It pays off as she wrongfoots Boisson with a drop shot, the 22-year-old slipping on the baseline and unable to get there.
But a couple of errors follow and it sounds like Andreeva tells her coach to leave! Emotions are running high for the teenager.
Boisson double faults, with the delay from asking the umpire to check a call for a first serve that was narrowly out, probably not helping.
And Andreeva is battling back in this, forcing a terrible error from Boisson, the Frenchwoman sending a high ball way wide - but a huge serve gets her back to deuce.
BREAK! *Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-2 Lois Boisson
14:30 , Flo CliffordShe saves the first with a good serve that Boisson can only hit long.
But an absolutely phenomenal backhand down-the-line winner by the Frenchwoman secures the break back!
*Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-1 Lois Boisson
14:29 , Flo CliffordAnother double fault - an eighth of the match by Andreeva. The long-suffering umpire tells the crowd to be quiet between first and second serves. Andreeva is visibly frustrated, and despite her 3-1 lead in this set she’s getting very tight.
She plays a looping forehand wide and Boisson has two break points. The crowd are absolutely loving it.
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-1 Lois Boisson*
14:27 , Flo CliffordBoisson isn’t going anywhere, hanging in two rallies for 30-0 - although she gets unlucky with a delicate volley that drops just short.
Andreeva’s return of a wide serve is long and the Frenchwoman has the chance to get on the board. She duly does so, playing another sublime drop shot that the seventh seed does well to get to - but sends long.
Andreeva is absolutely livid with herself, smacking her thigh in frustration.
*Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 3-0 Lois Boisson
14:22 , Flo CliffordAndreeva’s backhand is something to behold and she blasts another cross-court winner from that wing, before Boisson nets to hand over a very healthy 3-0 lead.
*Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 2-0 Lois Boisson
14:20 , Flo CliffordAndreeva is moving her opponent around better now - but Boisson is very much still in this, chasing down a delicate drop shot and demonstrating a soft touch of her own, before smashing a volley beyond Andreeva’s reach for 40-30.
And another smash for deuce!
*Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 2-0 Lois Boisson
14:17 , Flo CliffordAs you’d expect on Philippe-Chatrier - much, much fuller than in the earlier match between Madison Keys and Coco Gauff - the crowd is entirely behind their home hope, and shouts between service and cheers of Andreeva’s double faults have clearly had a toll on the Russian.
But she’s come out sharper in this second set.
BREAK! Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 2-0 Lois Boisson*
14:16 , Flo CliffordBut Andreeva earns a break point of her own, winning a deft net exchange - and she comes out on top in a baseline rally, forcing Boisson into the net.
“Attack it,” coach Conchita Martinez shouts at the Russian from her box.
Mirra Andreeva 6-7, 1-0 Lois Boisson*
14:14 , Flo CliffordAndreeva holds serve to start this second set, but not without difficulty, double faulting - her seventh double of the match - to gift Boisson a break point.
But she fights back, winning the next two points, and secures a crucial early hold.
Mirra Andreeva vs Lois Boisson
14:11 , Flo CliffordResuming our French Open live coverage with the second set of the final women’s quarter-final.
It’s been another topsy-turvy encounter, with home hopeful and world No. 361 Lois Boisson securing a mammoth first set on a tiebreak, 7-6, after an hour and 20 minutes (!)
Madison Keys 7-6, 4-6, 1-5 Coco Gauff*
12:18 , Flo CliffordA dangerous moment for Gauff at 30-30 but a sublime drop shot, acutely angled at the net, brings up game point. The fist pumps and shouts are back and as Keys shanks a return into the net, it feels like this is hers to lose. The serve is firing much better too, that double fault aside.
Madison Keys 7-6, 4-6, 1-4 Coco Gauff*
12:15 , Flo CliffordSo, the 4-1 point is when the player in the lead collapsed in both of the previous two sets. Will we see it again? On the basis of Gauff’s performance in this set so far it feels unlikely, but it’s been such a topsy-turvy match, you also wouldn’t be surprised.
A loud ‘oooh’ greets her 10th double fault of the match. Bad start.
BREAK! *Madison Keys 7-6, 4-6, 1-4 Coco Gauff
12:14 , Flo CliffordThis set has been a marked improvement by both players, particularly Gauff. Keys fires a pinpoint-accurate forehand into the ad corner and she’s on the front foot a bit more, moving up the court to put away a shot at the net, for 30-15.
But Gauff is much more confident in this set and has another chance to break courtesy of a lovely cross-court shot - and momentum swings again as Keys puts away a forehand into the open court for deuce.
Another chance for Gauff, she finds the line and Keys, taken by surprise, barely gets any purchase on it. The second seed breaks again!
Madison Keys 7-6, 4-6, 1-3 Coco Gauff*
12:09 , Flo CliffordThe frustration is evident for Keys as she can’t back up that strong hold. Gauff is playing much better and she seals another love hold, standing firm at the net despite a barrage from her opponent, and Keys ultimately nets.
Madison Keys 7-6, 4-6, 1-2 Coco Gauff*
12:07 , Flo Clifford
*Madison Keys 7-6, 4-6, 1-2 Coco Gauff
12:06 , Flo CliffordBetter from Keys, manoeuvring Gauff well around the baseline, and she marches to 40-0 up. A must-win game, you’d think, for the Aussie Open champ.
Gauff nets, and that’s a very speedy hold to love to stop the rot.
TIEBREAK: Madison Keys 6-6 Coco Gauff
11:07 , Flo CliffordOh dear. A seventh double fault from Gauff and Keys has another set point at 7-6, on her serve.
TIEBREAK: Madison Keys 6-6 Coco Gauff
11:06 , Flo CliffordKeys finds her best tennis at the right time and has a set point of her own... but Gauff plays an incredibly low shot that just drops over the net and dies on the clay. 6-6.
TIEBREAK: Madison Keys 6-6 Coco Gauff
11:05 , Flo CliffordBoth players mix it up a little with some slice backhands, before reverting to power-hitting. A 19th forehand error by Keys as she dumps it into the net. Gauff fist poumps and shouts ‘come on’.
Gauff’s defence is sublime, but just this once Keys has the better of her as the second seed launches an acutely-angled forehand wide at the end of a long rally. 5-5.
TIEBREAK: Madison Keys 6-6 Coco Gauff
11:03 , Flo CliffordGreat winner by Keys; she needs to keep these rallies short, as Gauff is getting the better of her in the extended ones.
A second double fault of this tiebreak for Gauff means it’s back level at 4-4.
TIEBREAK: Madison Keys 6-6 Coco Gauff
11:01 , Flo CliffordWOW. Gauff sprints to a drop shot and knocks in another volley at full stretch, but Keys has the last laugh with a pitch-perfect forehand past Gauff with the second seed stranded at the net.
Keys is going for the blast your opponent off the court strategy, and when it works, it works - but it doesn’t work with equal frequency, and it’s not working now. 4-2 to Gauff as they change ends.
TIEBREAK: Madison Keys 6-6 Coco Gauff
10:59 , Flo CliffordA dreadful start by Gauff with a bad double fault.
But she digs deep in a rally, defending spectacularly, and a 24th unforced error by Keys - into the net - erases the advantage. 1-1.
*Madison Keys 6-6 Coco Gauff
10:57 , Flo CliffordKeys is having more success venturing further up the court, rather than being bullied at the baseline, and defends well for 0-15. But another inside-out forehand is emphatically wide and yet another error on that side puts Gauff up 15-30.
Then Keys plays an absolutely stunning winner, just kissing the sideline, and gets out of trouble with another thundering first serve.
A great rally by Keys - she’s rediscovered her level on the big points - and we’re heading to a first-set tiebreak.
Madison Keys 5-6 Coco Gauff*
10:53 , Flo CliffordAfter that five-minute service game from Keys, Gauff rattles to a love hold, and the pressure is back on the Australian Open champion to stay in this set.
*Madison Keys 5-5 Coco Gauff
10:51 , Flo CliffordGauff has set point but Keys plays some fearless tennis with a solid kick serve to get back to deuce - and she forces a mishit from Gauff, after another strong serve, to earn game point.
Fabulous from Keys now as she runs up towards the net to retrieve an approach shot, and puts away a sublime forehand into the open court. Some clutch serving, and we’re back even.
*Madison Keys 4-5 Coco Gauff
10:49 , Flo CliffordKeys plays a more aggressive rally to start this game off as she serves to stay in this net, wisely leaving a Gauff volley to drift long, and it’s a better start from the seventh seed as Gauff hits long again for 30-0.
But another couple of errors, as the 21-year-old pushes her deep again, and she’s right back in it.
Another long, loopy forehand from Gauff... but Keys swings a forehand completely off the court, a dreadful error, for deuce.
Madison Keys 4-5 Coco Gauff*
10:44 , Flo CliffordGauff goes 0-30 up on serve but double faults herself to let Keys back in. The nerves are evidently still there.
Keys tries another inside-out forehand, having had a fair bit of success with those, but can only punt it into the net.
Gauff seals the game with another great forehand winner, with Keys sliding around the baseline and pinned deep in the court, and she’s 5-4 up.
BREAK! *Madison Keys 4-4 Coco Gauff
10:41 , Flo CliffordA second double fault by Keys in this game alone, and it’s all square! 4-4 with half an hour played on Philippe-Chatrier.
Chris Evert says Keys’ game has gone from “spectacular to dismal”.
*Madison Keys 4-3 Coco Gauff
10:40 , Flo CliffordA double fault by Keys to open this service game. It feels like the momentum has swung, from when she was two points away from going 5-1 up.
Gauff hits a forehand winner for 0-30; she’s looking much more comfortable with it now.
But Keys slams a brilliant forehand of her own into the open court to prove she’s not going anywhere - then hits long to gift Gauff two break points. Zero consistency from her at the moment.
Madison Keys 4-3 Coco Gauff*
10:37 , Flo CliffordKeys swings a bit too freely and skies a forehand long, but Gauff’s serve is continuing to trouble her.
She has Keys sliding around deep in the court and plays a neat net volley that essentially dies on the Australian Open champ’s racquet for 40-30.
And Keys nets again, and Gauff is back in this match! A first hold for the 21-year-old.
BREAK BACK! *Madison Keys 4-2 Coco Gauff
10:33 , Flo CliffordPoor and long on the forehand from Keys and she looks annoyed at having lost a healthy lead in this game.
A great rally by both as Keys defends doggedly, but Gauff seals the break back with a smash at the net!
*Madison Keys 4-1 Coco Gauff
10:31 , Flo CliffordA much better rally from both players, Keys playing excellent defence to keep the ball in play, with Gauff ultimately swinging a forehand a bit too much and launching the ball beyond the baseline - maybe overcompensating for all those into the net.
Keys looks to have settled now with that 4-1 lead and she plays a great down the line winner, before Gauff responds with one of her own.
Gauff’s body language is quite deflated as she sends another forehand wide, but she plays a sweet return on a serve out wide that Keys can’t find an answer to. She’s worked her way back into this and Keys nets for deuce.
BREAK! Madison Keys 4-1 Coco Gauff*
10:26 , Flo CliffordChris Evert, on TNT Sports comms, suggests that the fact that these two are compatriots is adding to the pressure both are feeling.
Keys hits a perfectly weighted shot from the net with Gauff stranded at the back of the court, and another double fault by the second seed puts Keys 0-30 up.
Gauff’s forehand is really letting her down at the moment and it finds the net again. Keys has the chance to break to love - and a third double hands the break over.
*Madison Keys 3-1 Coco Gauff
10:24 , Flo CliffordKeys does well with a net approach shot, pinning Gauff behind the baseline before smashing the ball into the open court, but Gauff fires back with a sweet drop shot, mixing things up a bit.
The former US Open champion knocks a forehand into the net, and another from a strong first serve by Keys, and the seventh seed holds to 30 - a first hold of this match.
BREAK BACK! Madison Keys 2-1 Coco Gauff*
10:20 , Flo CliffordAdvantage Keys with another neat forehand winner, and Gauff dumps a volley from an awkwardly close angle into the net. Three breaks back-to-back.
Madison Keys 1-1 Coco Gauff*
10:19 , Flo CliffordA first double fault for Gauff as the pair’s struggles on serve continue.
The pair have unluckily been put in the slot of death, first up on Chatrier, and the atmosphere is pretty muted and echoey under the roof.
Keys’ forehand goes flying again for 30-30, her fifth unforced forehand error, and again for a sixth as it lands clear of the baseline.
Much better from Keys though and she plays a delightful forehand winner down the line, crisp and precise, for deuce.
BREAK BACK! *Madison Keys 1-1 Coco Gauff
10:16 , Flo CliffordIt feels like this one is going to be a battle of serves. Keys double faults on her first service attempt, but Gauff can’t capitalise on a weak second serve and nets.
A nervy start from both; Keys has a golden opportunity for a forehand down the line but launches it wait long, and now Gauff has two break points of her own.
And Keys goes long on the exact same shot, simply applying too much power, and it’s one apiece!
Madison Keys 1-0 Coco Gauff*
10:12 , Flo CliffordA couple of long rallies to get us underway. Keys applies some early pressure with an effortless whipped forehand for 15-30.
Gauff nets on the following rally, and Keys has an early chance to break.
The first break point goes begging as the Australian Open champion tries to dig out a forehand down the line, but can only shove it into the net.
But Gauff punts a forehand into the net herself and Keys has an early break!
Madison Keys vs Coco Gauff*
10:09 , Flo CliffordA smattering of applause as both players walk out on court, both looking very composed. The roof is on Philippe-Chatrier, so the conditions will be slightly different.
After a very brief warm-up, the players are ready. Gauff to serve first.
*denotes current server
What else happened on Tuesday?
10:08 , Flo CliffordIf you missed the rest of yesterday’s action, a quick recap: Carlos Alcaraz played the “perfect” tennis match as he needed just an hour and a half to dispatch 12th seed Tommy Paul in straight sets, saying, “I could close my eyes and everything went in”.
He’ll play eighth seed Lorenzo Musetti after he escaped being disqualified from the French Open after accidentally kicking a ball at a line judge during this quarter-final win over Frances Tiafoe.
Minutes to go
10:01 , Flo CliffordKeys vs Gauff is the opener on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with play set to get underway very shortly (11am local time, 10am BST).
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka set up blockbuster French Open semi-final clash
09:52 , Flo CliffordThe other semi-final is already set, and it’s a big one: four-time Roland-Garros champion Iga Swiatek will play world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for a place in the final.
The Pole is looking to become the first woman in the Open era to win four consecutive titles in Paris.
Swiatek swept past Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina 6-1, 7-5, while Sabalenka saw off Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 7-6(3), 6-3.
How to watch
09:21 , Flo CliffordViewers in the UK can watch the tournament on TNT Sports and discovery+.
Play starts on Court Philippe-Chatrier at 10am BST (11am local time).
Today's order of play
09:16 , Flo CliffordCourt Philippe-Chatrier (from 10am)
Madison Keys [7] vs Coco Gauff [2]
Mirra Andreeva [6] vs Lois Boisson
Jannik Sinner [1] vs Alexander Bublik
not before 7.15pm
Alexander Zverev [3] vs Novak Djokovic [6]
