Jack Draper is through to the third round of the French Open after holding off the thrilling challenge of Gael Monfils and silencing the raucous Court Philippe-Chatrier to win a four-set classic.
The 38-year-old Monfils looked to be dragging Draper into a fifth set after breaking to lead 5-2, but the British No 1 dug deep to win the next five games in a row and seal a 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 victory at close to midnight local time in Paris. Up next for Draper in Paris? Rising 18-year-old star Joao Fonseca, who is also through to the French Open third round for the first time.
Elsewhere, Jacob Fearnley is through to the third round after opponent Ugo Humbert retired injured. Humbert, the 22nd seed, was hurt after falling over his ankle behind the baseline and Fearnley will play Cameron Norrie in an all-British third round clash.
Before then, British No 1 Katie Boulter was demolished by Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Boulter also won her first main draw match at Roland Garros on Tuesday but Keys, the Australian Open champion, was a step up in class.
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- Jack Draper defeats home favourite Gael Monfils in thrilling night session match
- Before then, Katie Boulter loses 6-1 6-3 to Australian Open champion Madison Keys
- Jacob Fearnley through to play Cameron Norrie after Ugo Humbert retires injured
- Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff all through to next round after wins
‘Special’ Jack Draper and Gael Monfils embrace brings out the best of the French Open
23:58 , Jamie BraidwoodWhen Jack Draper and Gael Monfils met at the net at the end of their epic late-night French Open battle, they fell into each other’s arms. They had put on a dazzling show. The thrilling Monfils, ever the entertainer, rose to the challenge and had the home fans pleading for more. With a fifth set beckoning, Draper dug deep. He won the final five games in a row to win a classic, 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5.
‘Special’ Jack Draper and Gael Monfils embrace brings out the best of the French Open
'Special to be a part of'
23:07 , Jamie BraidwoodJack Draper with a quick word to TNT Sport:
“It was special to be a part of tonight. Massive respect to Gael on and off the court, what he brings. He makes it so tough. But I was happy with how I competed in a really tough environment.”
Let's hear from Jack Draper
22:55 , Jamie Braidwood“Bon soir,” Draper begins. “First off, Gael, yes it was my first time on this court, but what an experience, what a battle against someone I admire as a tennis player. Off the court, the guy is so nice. He’s a joker, he’s a magician, I hope he makes it back here one more time.
“I’ve played some tough ones in grand slams. Playing Gael and you guys as well, this is why I play tennis, to play in front of big crowds, whether they are with me or against me.
“My brain was fried out here. I’m not sure if I’m going to sleep tonight because of what he was doing out here. That’s why the players love him, not to play against him.
“There were times I was frustrated but there were times I reminded myself this is why I put in the work, to play on courts like this and with players like Gael who get the best out of me. I enjoyed it even though it maybe didn’t look like it.”
Joao Fonseca next for Jack Draper
22:48 , Jamie BraidwoodUp next for Draper? The rising 18-year-old star from Brazil, Joao Fonseca, who is through to the third round of a grand slam for the first time. That should be a lot of fun too, and will be played on Saturday.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 Gael Monfils
22:47 , Jamie BraidwoodCould this be the last time Gael Monfils takes to Court Philippe-Chatrier? I hope not. But he will be 39 when he is back next year.
The Frenchman still has so much to give to the game.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 Gael Monfils
22:46 , Jamie BraidwoodAh what a handshake this is. It’s not even a handshake. Draper and Monfils fall into each other’s arms at the net. Great respect between the players, befitting of the contest we have just seen! So much fun, so much quality.
And Draper marches on!
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 Gael Monfils
22:44 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat does Monfils have left in the tank? He finds a backhand winner but then pushes long.
First serve lands in from Draper and Monfils goes long on the return! Has the fight left him?
One more point for Draper. HE LANDS THE FOREHAND WINNER! DRAPER IS THROUGH!
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-5 Gael Monfils - Draper breaks!
22:40 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils is limping now. Draper forces another break point, as Monfils is caught by the bounce of the ball.
DRAPER FINDS A HUGE FOREHAND! It lands inside the line and Draper breaks to edge ahead!
6-5 in the fourth and he’ll serve for the third round!
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 5-5 Gael Monfils*
22:38 , Jamie BraidwoodIncredible from Draper! He moves into the net behind the forehand and lands a soft volley over the net.
Break point: Monfils goes huge behind the serve and inside-out forehand! That’s 11/12 saved in this set.
Monfils goes big again, Draper soaks it up but then switches to the drop shot and catches Monfils out.
Again, Monfils is needing to catch his breath. Deuce.
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 5-5 Gael Monfils*
22:32 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat next? Monfils goes on the attack and brings up two set points! He pushes Draper back and Draper is left gasping as he nets.
ACE from Draper. One saved. And the other one! Clutch from Draper. He defends the net and is there as Monfils looked to nudge the volley down the line.
Two sets points saved and back to deuce.
ACE Draper! Four points in a row from 15-40 down and he levels at 5-5!
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 4-5 Gael Monfils - Draper breaks!
22:26 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils painted the lines with winners on the first two points, then makes two errors.
On 30-30, Monfils nets! Draper gets one more break point to stay alive in this set.
BRILLIANT DEFENCE FROM DRAPER! And on the 11th break point of the set, Draper takes the most important one to stay alive.
Back on serve.
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 3-5 Gael Monfils*
22:23 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils misses a forehand as there is a scream from the crowd. It’s getting wild in Chatrier. Draper holds and it’s over to Monfils to serve us into a fifth.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-5 Gael Monfils - Monfils holds!
22:19 , Jamie BraidwoodIncredible. Monfils saves break point after break point. This looks to be going the distance, late into the night.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-4 Gael Monfils
22:17 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat a game this is! Draper is adding to it, and he shows brilliant foot speed to race up to a short ball from Monfils and push his forehand on the line.
Another break point Draper - but Monfils saves again! It’s cat and mouse at the net but Monfils thunders the shot at Draper and he can’t react.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-4 Gael Monfils
22:15 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils can’t close out the hold, instead Draper gets another chance. Draper races to reach a forehand on the run and loops an arching winner on to the back back line.
Monfils saves with the double net-cord! The backhand caught the tape, bounced up, hit the tape again and fell onto Draper’s side. Incredible scenes! Deuce again.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-4 Gael Monfils
22:10 , Jamie BraidwoodBut Draper gets an immediate chance to break back! He digs out a wonderful backhand pass on the slide. 15-40.
Monfils fires the ace! One saved. And there goes the second. Monfils finds the big serve and follows it up with the forehand winner.
Deuce. Double fault Monfils! Draper has to take this now. Monfils thunders an outrageous forehand winner, inside out and down the line!
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-4 Gael Monfils* - Monfils breaks
22:06 , Jamie BraidwoodChatrier is rocking again. Draper had chances in the previous games but lets Monfils back into it. A little bit of inexperience showing there from the fifth seed?
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-4 Gael Monfils* - Monfils breaks
22:04 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils is still pulling tricks out of his magic box. He races to flick a volley over the net after Draper caught the tape, although Draper puts it down the line. Monfils then crushes a huge forehand winner to get to 30-30.
Draper then puts a rather hesitant drop shot into the net. It’s deuce.
Now there’s a break point! Monfils swipes at a short backhand and Draper can’t pick up the forehand.
DOUBLE FAULT FROM DRAPER!
Monfils hauls himself in front! HOW!
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-3 Gael Monfils
21:55 , Jamie BraidwoodTrouble for Monfils as he commits to double faults in one game and Draper gets to deuce on the Frenchman’s serve.
Draper defends the baseline and gets his reward as Monfils nets, but Draper then pushes wide on the forehand!
It brings an anguished reaction from Draper as he holds his head between his hands.
Draper pushes another forehand long on the run and Monfils somehow stays ahead in the fourth!
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 2-2 Gael Monfils*
21:52 , Jamie BraidwoodSo good from Draper, who is pulling Monfils around on a string behind his serve. This time he switches up and lands a delicious drop shot, which Monfils applauds.
Monfils then swats at the return. Love-hold for Draper. Monfils is having to put everything into the service games.
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 1-1 Gael Monfils*
21:47 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper replies with a quick service hold, just what was needed after the 10-minute game for Monfils.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 0-1 Gael Monfils
21:42 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils holds! He saves four break points and gets over the line but putting over a flying volley and then trashing an ace down the middle. Incredible from the Frenchman!
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 0-0 Gael Monfils*
21:40 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper sets up a third break point opportunity with a running forehand down the line but Monfils saves with an ace.
This is the longest game of the match and Draper keeps pushing. Monfils is puffing heavily, as Draper runs forward and finishes with the forehand winner.
Monfils saves another! He is bending over behind the baseline but is coming up with the big serves! 10 minutes and counting...
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 0-0 Gael Monfils*
21:35 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper produces a wicked angled backhand past Monfils and onto the line to get to 30-30. Then Monfils coughs up a double-fault, so Draper gets a break point chance.
Monfils goes for the serve and volley to save but then nets on the chopped forehand. Another break point: it’s a chance for Draper, but he pushes the forehand wide of the tramlines.
THIRD SET! Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 6-3 Gael Monfils*
21:28 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper plucks a volley out from the sky and puts away the forehand winner to move to 30-0. Monfils is chuckling to his box.
Monfils looks to come roaring back as he crushes a return, but then nets and is left with a rueful look.
Set point Draper. He pushes Monfils deep to his forehand side and then pops up a soft volley into the open court.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 5-3 Gael Monfils
21:25 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils is puffing out his cheeks and is looking tired as Draper drags him to deuce. Monfils, though, finds a big serve out wide and forces Draper to serve it out. The Frenchman shakes his head and needs a big few points now.
Over to Draper.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 4-2 Gael Monfils - Draper breaks!
21:16 , Jamie BraidwoodThe loosest of games from Monfils. Draper breaks back to love as Monfils misses on the backhand side. Just like that Draper edges ahead again. Monfils looked bothered by some crowd noise between serves.
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 3-2 Gael Monfils* - Monfils breaks
21:12 , Jamie BraidwoodThe last thing Draper wants to do is give Monfils more encouragement but he loses control of a forehand on 30-30 and it hands Monfils a chance to break.
Monfils defends his backhand corner, it sits up for Draper but he misses another forehand long!
Monfils breaks back and this set just got a little more tricky for Draper.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 3-1 Gael Monfils
21:09 , Jamie BraidwoodThe magic moments continue from Monfils, reaching low to his backhand side to flick a volley over Draper and up the line.
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 3-0 Gael Monfils*
21:05 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper has found his level again. He wins a clever point by bringing Monfils short and then finding the angled pass. Monfils holds his hand up in appreciation.
*Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 2-0 Gael Monfils - Draper breaks!
21:00 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils looks to still be recovering from that previous exchange! He double faults and then is left stranded by Draper’s drop shot. Monfils didn’t move. 0-40.
And Draper gets the break! Monfils pushes wide on the forehand. A big boost for Draper early in the third.
Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 1-0 Gael Monfils*
20:58 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper urges himself to get going and shrugs off a double fault to take the hold, moving Monfils from side to side.
It’s a good tactic from Draper to try and tire Monfils out.
SECOND SET! *Jack Draper 6-3 4-6 Gael Monfils
20:50 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils goes for the serve and volley on 15-15 and cushions the ball into the open court.
Draper nets on the forehand return out wide - and it brings up two set points for Monfils!
Draper pulls his forehand wide and Monfils levels it up on Chatrier!
Jack Draper 6-3 4-5 Gael Monfils*
20:46 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper asks the question... can Monfils close it out this time? As good as Draper has been, he would deserve it.
*Jack Draper 6-3 3-5 Gael Monfils - Draper breaks!
20:43 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper gets the break back! With the new balls, he gets back some of that forehand speed, including a rocket of a forehand that scorched past Monfils, who had rather left the door open with a getable smash.
Jack Draper 6-3 2-5 Gael Monfils* - Monfils breaks!
20:40 , Jamie BraidwoodStunning from Monfils! He rips the forehand winner past Draper. An incredible game from the 38-year-old showman, who has Philippe-Chatrier rocking.
Draper was playing lights out 20 minutes ago but Monfils has turned it around and will serve for the second having opened up the double break!
*Jack Draper 6-3 2-4 Gael Monfils
20:35 , Jamie BraidwoodIt’s a Monfils special! He somehow reaches a Draper volley and scoops the forehand for a winner past the Briton.
Then Monfils does it again, he’s all over the net and reads the Draper pass to put the volley into open court. Monfils raises his arms and flashes that wide smile.
0-30.
*Jack Draper 6-3 2-4 Gael Monfils
20:33 , Jamie BraidwoodQuite a different match now. Monfils thumps an ace, then thinks he has another - but it’s out.
Instead, Draper steps in and flashes the backhand winner crosscourt.
Monfils gets Draper chasing after his forehand. Draper pushes wide on the forehand and Monfils holds.
He has the momentum now..
Jack Draper 6-3 2-3 Gael Monfils* - Monfils breaks
20:25 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper pushes a volley wide on the opening point and Monfils finds the forehand down the line to get to 30-30 and make it interesting.
Monfils locks in on the rally, then Draper blinks first as he pushes the forehand wide. Break point for Monfils...
Draper flashes the forehand winner onto the line! What a save.
But Monfils will have another chance as Draper nets.
And this time Draper can’t get out of trouble with a winner. He pushes long and Monfils breaks to lead!
Jack Draper 6-3 2-1 Gael Monfils*
20:19 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils tries to mix it up by charging the net on the return, but can’t adjust his hands to pick p the volley.
Monfils drifts the next return wide and Draper holds to love.
*Jack Draper 6-3 1-1 Gael Monfils
20:16 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper lands a forehand winner as Monfils leads 40-0 and the Frenchman is laughing at how good the British No 1 is playing! He really is playing wonderfully - finding the edges of the court and generating loads of spin behind his forehand.
Draper lands one out, though, as Monfils holds.
FIRST SET! Jack Draper 6-3 Gael Monfils
20:11 , Jamie BraidwoodQuality from Draper to get up to the Monfils drop shot and steer the backhand winner up the line.
Set point: Draper attacks again on the backhand side, and Monfils stays alive by catching the line with the lob.
Draper goes short, and this time Monfils pushes long on the forehand!
Brilliant start from Draper, he takes the set. He’s serving wonderfully and everything is flowing from there.
Jack Draper 5-3 Gael Monfils* - Draper holds!
20:07 , Jamie BraidwoodThe nerves may have been jangling as Draper hit a double-fault to bring a second break point for Monfils. But he steadies and finds the first serve to set up the forehand winner.
Draper closes it out from there and moves a game away from the first set.
*Jack Draper 4-3 Gael Monfils
20:04 , Jamie BraidwoodHere we go! It’s starting to get lively as Monfils makes the passing shot down the line on his backhand to get to breakpoint.
He should really be level as Draper left his volley open for the winner, but Draper then shows good hands at the net to save.
*Jack Draper 4-3 Gael Monfils
20:02 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils has to pause his service motion as the crowd tries to get the 38-year-old back into the match. After taking his time, Monfils holds and pumps his fist as he makes his way back to his seat.
The crowd is sensing that Monfils is going to need all the help he can get to take down Draper here.
Jack Draper 4-2 Gael Monfils*
19:56 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils is not getting a read on the Draper serve at all. Draper holds to 15 and is able to step in behind the forehand to dictate the points. The exception in that game came when Monfils went big on the forehand return and caught Draper off guard. Apart from that, it’s been comfortable.
Jack Draper 3-1 Gael Monfils*
19:50 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper rolls through his service game. He’s taken to Philippe-Chatrier like he’s played there his whole lift. The French crowd are trying to get Monfils into it.
BREAKING! Ugo Humbert retires!
19:47 , Jamie BraidwoodJacob Fearnley is through to the third round of the French Open after opponent Ugo Humbert retired injured.
Humbert went over his right ankle as he ran sideways behind the baseline and fell to the clay in pain.
The French 22nd seed immediately held his right calf and told the chair umpire that he required treatment on his calf and his ankle.
With Fearnley up by a set but Humbert leading by a break in the second, the Frenchman went off court for a medical timeout
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
19:45 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic is through to the third round! The three-time champion defeats Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-2 7-6.
He will face either Denis Shapovalov or Filip Misolic next.
*Jack Draper 2-1 Gael Monfils - BREAK!
19:44 , Jamie BraidwoodThis has been a wonderful start from Draper and he takes an aggressive approach behind that forehand to step in and whip the winner into open court.
Three break points aat 0-40. Draper takes the second. Again, he steps in behind the forehand attack and forces the miss from Monfils. What a start.
Jack Draper 1-1 Gael Monfils*
19:42 , Jamie BraidwoodA routine opening hold for Draper with his lefty serve clicking into gear. He holds to love as Monfils fires wide on the backhand return.
*Jack Draper 0-1 Gael Monfils
19:37 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper thumps a wicked forehand winner past Monfils and into the backboard. Draper then finds good depth and Monfils commits a forehand error.
Break point: Monfils moves in to save with the forehand winner. We go to deuce.
Monfils serves out to hold.
DRAMA! Jacob Fearnley 6-3 3-4 Ugo Humbert
19:33 , Jamie BraidwoodHuge drama as Ugo Humbert takes a tumble behind the baseline and appears to go over his right ankle. He is left lying flat on his back and tells the umpire he needs treatment on his ankle and calf.
He’s heading off court for a medical timeout!
Jack Draper 0-0 Gael Monfils*
19:30 , Jamie BraidwoodMonfils won the toss and chose to serve.
*denotes next server
BREAK! Jacob Fearnley 6-3 3-4 Ugo Humbert
19:28 , Jamie BraidwoodSome big moments on Simonne-Mathieu. Jacob Fearnley had a break point against Ugo Humbert at 3-2 in the second. The Frenchman saved, and then jumped into 0-40 on the Fearnley save. Humbert takes the third break point and edged ahead in the second set.
Jack Draper vs Gael Monfils
19:22 , Jamie BraidwoodHere we go! The players are in the tunnel under Philippe-Chatrier. We’re almost ready to go.
Monfils is roared onto the court on Chatrier and the party atmosphere continues as Draper walks out. He will know who the crowd are backing tonight.
Jack Draper vs Gael Monfils head-to-head
19:14 , Jamie BraidwoodDraper and Monfils have only played once before on tour: that was in 2022 at the ATP 1000 event in Canada, Draper was leading 6-2 0-2 before Monfils retired.
Draper, 23, will be playing on Court Philippe-Chatrier for the first time. Monfils, 38, has taken to this court many times, including two nights ago.
Gael Monfils praises Jack Draper ahead of French Open showdown
19:10 , Jamie BraidwoodGael Monfils overcame an injury scare and fought from two sets down to reach the French Open second round at the age of 38, and he spoke glowingly of his opponent Jack Draper.
“I always said Jack would be a top-10 player,” Monfils said. “Like he was a youngster, played a lot in the practice. I really like the kid. He's a fantastic player. He's top five.
“He has a lot of weapons, a lot of weapons. He's very gifted. It's going to be a hard one. He's in full confidence.
“I will do what I do best, try to recover and try to give my best there in Paris, in Roland Garros, and we'll see what scenario we will have.”
Jack Draper outlines his goals for the French Open
19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodSpeaking after his first-round win, Jack Draper outlined his hopes for the French Open and maintained he wants to go deep at Roland Garros despite his lack of experience at the tournament.
“I have always enjoyed the clay, I've always liked the clay, always felt like my game suits it,” Draper said.
“I know I haven't won a match here, but I'm coming here wanting to go deep in the tournament. I have the confidence and I have the belief I can do that.
“Obviously winning matches feels good, but my goals are much higher than that. It feels great. I'm really focused on hopefully going as deep as I can here.”
FIRST SET! Jacob Fearnley 6-3 Ugo Humbert
18:49 , Jamie BraidwoodWow! Well played Jacob Fearnley. The Scot has silenced Court Simonne-Mathieu by whipping a forehand winner onto the line to break Ugo Humbert and take the first set against the French 22nd seed 6-3.
Fearnley is playing in the French Open main draw for the first time and defeated former Roland Garros champion Stan Wawrinka in round one.
The winner of this match plays Cameron Norrie in round three!
Emotional win for Joao Fonseca
18:42 , Jamie BraidwoodNew ground for Joao Fonseca! The Brazilian is through to the third round of a grand slam for the first time after beating Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6 7-6 6-4.
Fonseca, who is still only 18, will play the winner of the match between Jack Draper and Gael Monfils.
Seocnd set! Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-2 Corentin Moutet
18:40 , Jamie BraidwoodSerene stuff for Djokovic, while Moutet grumbles and chunters in frustration. It’s been smooth sailing for Djokovic who is looking very comfortable.
First set! Novak Djokovic 6-3 Corentin Moutet
17:36 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic is out on court later than expected after an epic win for Artur Fils earlier, and the three-time French Open champion is off to a good start against Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
Despite being broken in the opening game of the match, Djokovic wins the opening set 6-3 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen. He had chances for the opening break in the second, but Moutet hangs on.
Stats: Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 Katie Boulter
17:32 , Jamie BraidwoodFirst serve: Keys, 63% | Boulter, 62%
Win on first serve: Keys, 79% | Boulter, 53%
Win on second serve: Keys, 59% | Boulter, 38%
Receiving points won: Keys, 53% | Boulter, 28%
Winners: Keys, 20 | Boulter, 10
UF errors: Keys, 16 | Boulter, 27
Break points: Keys, 5/17 | Boulter, 1/3
Total points won: Keys, 73 | Boulter, 49
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
17:26 , Jamie BraidwoodBetter news for Cameron Norrie, however. He’s into the third round of the French Open after polishing off a straight-sets win over Federico Gomez. After a close opener, Norrie runs away with a 7-6 6-2 6-1 victory.
Having beaten Daniil Medvedev in the first round, Norrie will play the winner of the match between Jacob Fearnley and Ugo Humbert.
There could be an all-British battle in round three.
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
17:19 , Jamie BraidwoodKeys thunders the backhand return at Boulter’s feet and brings up a second match point, this time against serve.
Keys goes big on the next return, crushing the forehand at Boulter who can’t respond on her forehand.
There’s smiles and hugs at the net but that was ruthless victory from Keys over the British No 1.
It’s 6-1 6-3 to Keys.
*Katie Boulter 1-6 3-5 Madison Keys - Boulter breaks
17:15 , Jamie BraidwoodBoulter ends the run of points against serve and then gets a couple of break point chances! Boulter takes it as Keys goes long on the forehand. So that’s one break back.
Katie Boulter 1-6 2-5 Madison Keys*
17:11 , Jamie Braidwood“Too good” Boulter says as Keys trashes a return winner past her. Boulter, though, saves a match point.
Keys nets as Boulter wins a rare game. The American will look to serve it out next.
*Katie Boulter 1-6 1-5 Madison Keys
17:09 , Jamie BraidwoodI make that 12 points in a row on serve for Madison Keys in the second set. She’s now just one game away from the third round.
Katie Boulter 1-6 1-4 Madison Keys* - Keys breaks
17:09 , Jamie BraidwoodA second break for Keys. Boulter coughed up another double fault on 30-30, then Keys stepped in to flatten the forehand winner onto the baseline. Too good.
*Katie Boulter 1-6 1-3 Madison Keys
17:08 , Jamie BraidwoodEight points in a row on serve for Keys, with a second consecutive love-hold. The American is serving well but Boulter has struggled on the returns.
Elsewhere, Cameron Norrie has taken the second set against Federico Gomez. This one was more comfortable and Norrie leads 7-6 6-2.
Katie Boulter 1-6 1-2 Madison Keys*
17:08 , Jamie BraidwoodBoulter stops the slide by winning a five-minute game and saving a break point along the way to get the hold. Her fiance Alex De Minaur is in her players’ box court-side offering some encouragement.
*Boulter 1-6 0-2 Keys
16:51 , Jamie BraidwoodNow a love-hold for Keys. This is getting very ugly for the British No1.
Boulter 1-6 0-1 Keys* - Keys breaks
16:51 , Jamie BraidwoodNot the start Boulter needed. For as much as the first set was closer than the scoreline looks, this could now turn into a rout. Keys forces more errors from the Boulter racket and there’s another double fault in there too as the American breaks to start the second set.
*Boulter 1-6 Keys - first set to Keys
16:50 , Jamie BraidwoodBoulter floats a return long and Keys takes the set. It looks one-sided, but there were a lot of close, lengthy games there. Still, it’s all too easy for the American, who has the bigger strike and has settled well.
Boulter has struggled with the serve, making just 47% of her first serves and winning under 50 per cent of total points in her service games. She’s also been kept to just two winners, to Keys’ 12.
Boulter 1-5 Keys* - Keys breaks
16:49 , Jamie BraidwoodThe timing has gone from Boulter’s forehand, or at least Keys is taking it away from her. Three forehand misses in a row from Boulter see Keys get a look at three break points.
Boulter saves, with some variety. But the ball-striking it too constant from Keys, and the double faults from Boulter aren’t helping. A fifth of the match so far sees Keys take the double-break.
*Katie Boulter 1-4 Madison Keys
16:27 , Jamie BraidwoodBig serving from Keys, leading to big striking on the forehand from inside the baseline. She holds to love and is now in firm control of this opening set.
Katie Boulter 1-3 Madison Keys* - Keys breaks
16:25 , Jamie BraidwoodThere’s the break for Keys, and it comes on a double fault for Boulter - the third in two games. Keys is putting pressure on the second serve with her big returns, but a poor game for Boulter to drop.
*Katie Boulter 1-2 Madison Keys
16:19 , Jamie BraidwoodA half-chance for Keys as a forehand skips off the baseline and catches out Boulter, who frames the ball.
Keys thunders the second-serve return into the net, but the American then connects with a crisp backhand crosscourt.
Break point: Boulter saves well to target the Keys backhand with the inside-out forehand.
*Katie Boulter 1-2 Madison Keys
16:15 , Jamie BraidwoodA more routine hold for Keys as Boulter nets a forehand low into the net.
On Suzanne-Lenglen, Coco Gauff has completed a straight-foward win over Tereza Valentova. 6-2 6-4 to the American.
Katie Boulter 1-1 Madison Keys*
16:11 , Jamie BraidwoodBoulter gets off the mark on serve with a forehand winner but Keys clubs a big forehand to get back to 30-30.
Keys then grounds a Boulter forehand into the bottom of the net. Keys clubs another forehand into the net. 1-1.
Elsewhere, Cameron Norrie takes the opening set against Federico Gomez aby winning the opening tiebreak 9-7.
Joao Fonseca, who could play Jack Draper in round three, also takes the opening set 7-6 against Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
*Katie Boulter 0-1 Madison Keys
16:06 , Jamie BraidwoodKeys is forced to save another break point and then mixes it up with a short slice. Boulter can’t pick it up. Boulter then goes long on the return and Keys holds. Some promising signs for Boulter but a couple of missed opportunities.
Katie Boulter 0-0 Madison Keys*
16:04 , Jamie BraidwoodBoulter and Keys are wearing identical Nike kits.
Boulter digs in well on the Keys service game and lands a backhand down the line before the American double-faults to bring up deuce.
Already the points are short and sharp, but Boulter has already landed some blows on the returns.
Already there’s a break point as Keys nets, but she saves with a huge net-cord.
Katie Boulter on Madison Keys match-up
15:58 , Jamie BraidwoodWe’re expecting a battle of two big hitters today. Not too much touch. Lots of striking from the baseline.
“Obviously someone like Maddie Keys is a similar game style to me. She's got a slam under her belt, so I see no pressure firstly,” Boulter said.
“Secondly, it is a very different matchup. It's going to be more about who gets the first strike in, who's on the ball with every single point.
“It's going to be a very different matchup. I'm going to have to raise my game a lot. Yeah, it's a challenge. I'm excited for it.”
Katie Boulter vs Madison Keys
15:56 , Jamie BraidwoodHere we go! Boulter walks out onto what is now an empty Court Philippe-Chatrier after the celebrations for Gasquet. Keys comes out second. This will be their first career meeting.
After her first-round win, Boulter said she was proud of how she had persevered to finally get off the mark at Roland Garros.
“Sometimes I find it really difficult on this surface,” Boulter said, “I persevered and tried my hardest to bring some good tennis and obviously my first Roland Garros win, you never forget those ones.”
French Open latest scores
15:52 , Jamie BraidwoodOver on Suzanne-Lenglen, Coco Gauff has won the opening set 6-2 against Czech Tereza Valentova, who is a break up in the second.
Cameron Norrie and Federico Gomez are locked at 5-5 in the first set out on the ground courts.
Tributes for Richard Gasquet
15:42 , Jamie BraidwoodRafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are among the players to have sent video messages to Richard Gasquet on his final French Open appearance.
Gasquet, who first played at the French Open in 2002 but only ever reached the quarter-finals once, certainly could have had more success if it wasn’t for being born in the greatest era of men’s tennis.
Home favourite Arthur Fils defies injury to win wild French Open rollercoaster
15:31 , Jamie BraidwoodAs Richard Gasquet departs, the French crowd got a taste of the future as 20-year-old Arthur Fils defied injury to get through a marathon five-set battle with Spain’s Jaume Munar.
Afterwards, he said he had been inspired by Gael Monfils’ many five-set epics in Paris.
Home favourite Arthur Fils defies injury to win wild French Open rollercoaster
Jannik Sinner speaks after reaching French Open third round
15:23 , Jamie Braidwood“It’s a special place for me to play and with Richard, we played last year and it was very tough. I’m happy to be in the third round and thank you [to the crowd] for being so fair to me. There’s a lot on the line.
“I think we have a good relationship off the court. We’re a different generation. But it’s your moment - congrats for you amazing career, you gave so much to this crowd. Congrats to your team.
“You played in an incredible era of tennis and we will recognise you after your retirement. Amazing career but mostly an amazing person. It’s your time.”
Jannik Sinner defeats Richard Gasquet to end Frenchman's career
15:18 , Jamie BraidwoodGame, set and match! Emotional moments for Richard Gasquet, who has been beaten 6-3 6-0 6-4 by World No 1 Jannik Sinner, a result that brings his French Open journey to an end.
There’s a warm embrace between Sinner and Gasquet at the net. Victory for Sinner, but it’s all about the 38-year-old today, and there will be presentation to follow.
Results so far today
15:16 , Jamie BraidwoodCourt Philippe-Chatrier
Jessica Pegula (USA) [3] def. Ann Li (USA) 6-3, 7-6(3)
Court Suzanne-Lenglen
Arthur Fils (FRA) [14] def. Jaume Munar (ESP) 7-6 7-6 2-6 0-6 6-4
Court Simonne-Mathieu
Mirra Andreeva [6] def. Ashlyn Krueger (USA) 6-3 6-4
Alexander Zverev (GER) [3] def. Jesper de Jong (NED) 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-3
Court 14
Alexander Bublik (KAZ) def. Alex de Minaur (AUS) [9] 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2
Court 7
Henrique Rocha (POR) def. Jakub Mensik (CZE) [19] 2-6 1-6 6-4 6-3 6-3
Court 6
Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) def. Magdalena Frech (POL) [25] 6-0 4-6 6-3
Ekaterina Alexandrova [20]def. Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ITA) 6-1 6-3
Good afternoon
15:14 , Jamie BraidwoodIt’s set to be a big night for British players at the French Open, with Katie Boulter and Jack Draper taking to Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Boulter will be playing Australian Open champion Madison Keys very shortly, while Draper has a few hours yet before he takes on popular French veteran Gael Monfils.
So far today, there’s been a wild win for Arthur Fils, shock defeats for Alex de Minaur and Jakub Mensik, while Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula have ensured smooth progress to the third round.
