The French Tennis Federation (FFT) had announced earlier this month that the tournament will allow a maximum of 11,500 fans per day at the claycourt major, which will be held at Roland Garros from Sept. 27-Oct. 11. His only previous main draw appearance at the tournament came in 2017, when he lost a three-hour, 30-minute five-setter against Diego Schwartzman. Twenty-eight of the Top 30 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings lead the way in Paris, with World No. Since Nadal passed Lleyton Hewitt for that spot on 25 July 2005, only the Big Four have held that place in the FedEx ATP Rankings. 2. The draws are set for Roland Garros 2020 – and there are some mixed fortunes for our Aussie players … Men’s singles. A statement on the official website said: The evolving hygiene situation in the Paris area has prompted the Paris police department to limit the number of spectators who may enter the 12 hectares Roland Garros site on a daily basis to 5,000 during the tournament. Federer’s success in Rome has been limited to deep runs. Roland Garros 2020 draw: Find out who the Aussies play. Paris, France, 25 September 2020 | Leigh Rogers . French Open 2020: Full Draw Schedule, Odds and Reaction from Roland Garros Joe Tansey @ JTansey90 Featured Columnist September 25, 2020 Comments. 3 will only play one tournament on clay in 2020: the biggest one of all, Roland Garros. Dates: Sunday, September 27, to Sunday, October 11, TV: Tennis Channel (starting at 5 a.m. Roland Garros 2020 will set an example by endorsing, promoting and defending its cherished sporting values. Afin de garantir la santé, la sécurité de tous ceux qui étaient engagés dans la préparation du tournoi, la Fédération Française de Tennis a pris la décision d’organiser l’édition 2020 de Roland-Garros du 20 septembre au 4 octobre 2020. FTT President also explained that it was unthinkable for them to cancel the tournament. Roland Garros was rescheduled to begin in September this year, but the anticipation is as high as ever for the clay-court Grand Slam. } Tsitsipas played one of the best matches of 2019 in the fourth round at Roland Garros. Read Feature. France has recorded over 438,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 31,000 deaths, according to a Reuters tally. Zverev, who did not play on clay before Roland Garros, will be as confident as ever after making his maiden Grand Slam final at the US Open. Hence the quick transition from hard courts and clay courts would be difficult for the players. The FFT is conscious of how disappointing this news will be for those who will not be able to come to the stadium due to the reduction in capacity. L'artiste avait choisi de représenter Arthur Ashe au-delà du champion. According to French Federation President Bernard Guidicelli, Roland Garros Tournament Director Guy Forget reached Nadal before making the announcement. 13 At Roland Garros, The Great Equaliser At Roland Garros: The Weather, Moya On Nadal’s RG Chances: 'The Margin For Error Is Much Narrower', US Open Finalist Zverev Off To Strong Start At Roland Garros, Murray Vows To Think Hard Over 'Worst Defeat At A Grand Slam', Wawrinka Blasts Through Murray At Roland Garros, Nishikori Takes Big Step Forward At Roland Garros; Schwartzman Powers To Win, Peers/Venus Earn Second Team Trophy In Hamburg, Isner Dominates, Leads Americans Into Second Round At Roland Garros, Rublev Rallies, Earns First ATP 500 Crown In Hamburg. QF: Gael Monfils According to the well-connected Swiss tennis writer Rene Stauffer, the 38-year-old world No. Novak Djokovic can complete a second Career Grand Slam by winning his second Roland Garros title. A ce moment de son histoire, et alors que les travaux de modernisation de son stade rendent possible l’organisation du tournoi à cette période, la FFT a tenu à préserver l’édition 2020. La crise sanitaire liée au COVID-19 touche l’ensemble des populations. .tourney-details.action-buttons a[href*="watch-live"] { Barty met haar trofee op Roland Garros 2019. Face à Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic a remporté son huitième Open d'Australie. } Qualifyings without spectators in 2020. Other former Roland Garros doubles titlists in the field include Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut, Pablo Cuevas and Feliciano Lopez (who won with different partners), Marcelo Melo, Ivan Dodig and Edouard Roger-Vasselin. “C’est une décision difficile mais courageuse que nous avons prise en cette période EXCEPTIONNELLE et évolutive depuis ce week-end. The 38-year-old world No. Roland Garros 2020 will set an example by endorsing, promoting and defending its cherished sporting values. He did not play any clay-court events leading into Paris, but he has earned 10 of his 17 tour-level titles on the surface. border-left: 2px solid; R1: Marin Cilic The 38-year-old world No. The Austrian is fresh off capturing his maiden major trophy at the US Open. The verdict of rescheduling the event after the US Open surprised many tennis players. ET from September 27 to October 9); NBC (October 10-11, 9 a.m. The final Grand Slam tournament for 2020 begins in Paris in Sunday, with nine Australians competing in the singles draws. Tennis.com's Steve Tignor said "Halep's path to the semifinals would seem to be as smooth as she could have asked.". The bottom part of Halep's side of the bracket carries the most intrigue in the entire women's singles draw. Halep's path to the semifinals would seem to be as smooth as she could have asked. Rafael Nadal, the 12-time French Open champion, improved his record against Federer at Roland Garros to 6-0 with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win. "Yes," he replied, "I do believe that. The implications of this new date are tremendous. Cette décision est prise tant pour la communauté des joueuses et des joueurs professionnels de tennis dont l’année 2020 aura tant été compromise que pour les passionnés de tennis et de Roland-Garros. F: Novak Djokovic https://t.co/lkdmU4D3Ja. Dominic Thiem's defense—and a slow backhand—led to a fast win v. Cilic, Passport to RG, Day 2—Nadal, Serena, Thiem move on; Giustino's big win, Teens Sinner, Gauff record first main-draw victories at Roland Garros, Wawrinka and Murray: similar histories, but it was all Stan on Sunday. Passport to RG, Day 2—Nadal, Serena, Thiem move ... Serena Williams' unwavering faith propels her ... Rafael Nadal is now 43-0 as the No. Both of their fathers, 1990 Roland Garros titlist Andres Gomez and 1998 Australian Open winner Petr Korda, are Grand Slam champions. Compared to other top players, Halep appears to have a clear path to the second week. ATPTour.com looks at 10 things you should watch for in the coming fortnight: 1) Novak Goes For Second Career Grand Slam: Djokovic has been the best player of 2020. If there are no further changes in the tennis calendar, Nadal would be attempting to defend two Grand Slam titles within a five-week span. Nous agissons en responsabilité, nous devons être solidaires les uns des autres dans ce combat pour la sécurité sanitaire de tous“, explique Bernard Giudicelli, Président de la FFT. As the U.S. Open's official Twitter account noted, Thiem could face four Grand Slam winners if chalk holds in the men's singles draw. .tourney-details.action-buttons a[href*="560/live-scores"] { Like countryman Medvedev, Rublev is pursuing his first main draw victory at Roland Garros. Reports also suggest that the organisers tried to contact other players. Roland Garros 2020 will set an example by endorsing, promoting and defending its cherished sporting values. Djokovic should have the easier path to the final over Nadal and Thiem since no previous Grand Slam champions reside in his half of the draw and No. © Copyright 1994 - 2020 ATP Tour, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Murray and Wawrinka have six major championships between them, which is four more than the Cilic-Thiem clash possesses. "Probably Basel or Halle," he responded with a smile. The latest impacts on tennis came with the rescheduling of the Roland Garros 2020 from May 18 – June 7 to September 20 – October 4. padding-left: 0px; I think by having the year that I had last year, also with what I have in my game, how I'm playing, I do feel that.". 3 will skip Masters events in Madrid and Rome, according to … French Open 2020 order of play and schedule - Djokovic in action, 'I'm not sitting here, I'll get frozen' - Azarenka and Kovinic walk off 24 minutes into French Open, Highlights: Azarenka thrashes Australian Open champ Kenin 6-0, 6-0, © Eurosport, a Discovery Company 2020 – All rights reserved, Flawless Azarenka hands rare double bagel to Kenin in Rome, ATP, WTA cancel Kremlin Cup in Moscow due to COVID-19. The FFT has been aiming to host daily crowds of 5,000 at both the Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne-Lenglen showcourts while 1,500 fans were slated to watch matches at the smaller Simonne-Mathieu court. Chronique RG Style : Roland-Garros retrouvé ! No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc.. An executive summary of what fans should know about the coming week in Paris, Thiem Sees 'Huge Challenge' To Repeat US Open Success In Paris, Thiem Confronts Cilic Challenge, Rafa Begins Chase For No. 3 will skip Masters events in Madrid and Rome, according to the well-connected Swiss tennis writer Rene Stauffer. Many players complained of not knowing about the rescheduling of the tournament. Thiem lost to Nadal in each of the last two years in the French Open final and possibly would have to play the Spaniard in a semifinal before a potential final showdown with Djokovic. Rafael Nadal (+110; bet $100 to win $110). The 2020 French Open draw has given us two rare opening-round meetings between men's major champions. Listen To ATP Tennis Radio's Roland Garros Preview: 2) Rafa Goes For 13: Nadal will pursue his 13th Coupe des Mousquetaires in Paris this year. His coach, David Ferrer, is with him in Paris. Third seed Thiem will play 2014 US Open titlist Marin Cilic and 16th seed Stan Wawrinka faces former World No. She pushed Williams to three sets in the U.S. Open quarterfinals after a three-year hiatus. 5) Blockbuster Openers: There are two first-round blockbusters between Grand Slam champions. In … “Guy got Rafa on the phone. Djokovic opens against 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals competitor Mikael Ymer. However, it is still unclear if they were able to speak to them. The latest impacts on tennis came with the rescheduling of the Roland Garros 2020 from May 18 – June 7 to September 20 – October 4. Hard to top that one. The Greek star fell just short in a five-hour, nine-minute marathon against three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka. Furthermore, it will clash with many other hardcourt tournaments usually staged during that time. 3 Marin Cilic, has advanced to at least the semi-finals at Roland Garros the past four years. 4) Historic Implications: If Nadal wins a record 13th Roland Garros title, he will tie Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam trophies in history with 20. The second seed begins his run against Egor Gerasimov. Firstly, the US Open 2020 is scheduled just one week before the start of Roland Garros. display: none !important; Just got the confirmation from Tony Godsick that rumours are not true that @rogerfederer will play Masters-Tournaments in Rome and Madrid 2020. The implications of this new date are tremendous. 10) Will The Germans Retain? ", STAN WAWRINKA VS ANDY MURRAY On the contrary, many players including Vasek Pospisil and Jamie Murray slammed the decision of the French tennis federation. 15 degrees less. French Open French Open 2020: Monday Schedule and Predictions for Roland Garros Bracket Joe Tansey @JTansey90 Nadal is already the only player to win 12 titles at a single Grand Slam and the only man to claim 12 trophies at one tour-level event. EN IMAGES: visitez le nouveau stade Roland-Garros ! SF: Rafael Nadal R3: Casper Ruud Delsey Paris X Roland-Garros : le tournoi 2020 en mouvement ! ET). Sebastian Korda was one of three #NextGenATP stars to advance to the Roland Garros main draw for the first time on Friday.. } We would like to thank you for your understanding and your dogged support of the tournament. The marquee first-round matchup in the women's draw pits Konta against American phenom Coco Gauff, who has two fourth-round appearances at Grand Slams at 16 years old. En effet, pour préserver de façon responsable la santé de ses salariés, de ses prestataires et fournisseurs pendant la période de préparation, la FFT a décidé de retenir le seul scénario qui conciliera organisation du tournoi en 2020 et lutte contre le COVID-19. First round French Open 2020 Many players complained of not knowing about the rescheduling of the tournament. The Russian last year reached the final in Barcelona and the semi-finals in Monte Carlo. The 27-year-old, who faces a tough test in the first round against former World No. Le tournoi de Roland-Garros se jouera du 20 septembre au 4 octobre. Stanislas Wawrinka and Andy Murray were drawn with each other, as were Marin Cilic and newly crowned U.S. Open winner Dominic Thiem. If Djokovic triumphs, the Serbian will lift his 18th major trophy, moving within one of Nadal (19) and two of Federer (20). Thiem is trying to become the first Austrian to win multiple major crowns. Never been a fan of cool conditions. It’s the only clay-court Masters title in his collection; depending on how you classify the event, the Swiss has won it six times. RG Fantasy Game : coup d’envoi de l’édition 2020 ! 8) Zverev In Paris: Before this year, Alexander Zverev’s best Grand Slam results came at Roland Garros. Like his tennis apparel, Federer has tapered his clay-court schedule since 2017, when he skipped the entire clay-court season, including Roland Garros. Healthy Nishikori quietly outlasts Evans in ... "It feels easier": Strasbourg win sets up ... With Roland Garros underway, Rublev edges ... 15 and counting—on birthday, Halep secures ... Who was Philippe Chatrier, namesake of Roland ... Report: Roland Garros to be Roger Federer's only 2020 clay tournament, © 2020 Tennis Channel Network. All Rights Reserved. French Open organisers later confirmed the limit on Twitter. Probably only Roland Garros on clay. Such will be the case for the 2020 tournament. French Open 2020: Confident Halep 'honoured' to be Roland Garros favourite September 25, 2020 17:10 In-form two-time grand slam champion Simona Halep feels confident she can add a … French newspaper L'Equipe said the tournament organisers were looking to host 5,000 fans a day at Philippe-Chatrier but none on Suzanne-Lenglen or Simonne-Mathieu court. This is the first time two major winners will battle in the first round at Roland Garros since Yevgeny Kafelnikov beat Michael Chang in 1999. The 22-year-old is one of four players (also Djokovic, Garin, Monfils) who have lifted multiple tour-level trophies in 2020. Roland Garros 2020 will set an example by endorsing, promoting and defending its cherished sporting values. 1 Andy Murray. Twenty-eight of the Top 30 players in the FedEx ATP Rankings lead the way in Paris, with World No. Afin de garantir la santé, la sécurité de tous ceux qui étaient engagés dans la préparation du tournoi, la Fédération Française de Tennis a pris la décision d’organiser l’édition 2020 de Roland-Garros du 20 septembre au 4 octobre 2020. In terms of clay-court success, Madrid has been something of an outlier for Federer. At the Australian Open, where Federer lost to Djokovic in a straight-set semifinal, the 20-time Grand Slam champion was asked if he still believed he could add to his major title haul. Before that, Halep could avenge her 2019 quarterfinal loss to Amanda Anisimova in the third round. Roland-Garros se déroulera du 21 septembre au 11 octobre. From 2002 to 2007, Federer won Hamburg—whose Masters designation would move to Madrid (which was formerly a hard-court Masters tournament, to add to the confusion)—four times. 3) New Slam Champ Thiem: Dominic Thiem, who has made the Roland Garros final the past two years, will be more confident than ever starting this event. Both players won their first and only major crowns in New York, with Cilic winning in 2014. Garbine Muguruza should be the favorite to make it out of the bottom half of the bracket. Roland-Garros 2020 : le point sur la jauge spectateurs. The women's singles draw does not have any major winners going head-to-head right away, but it contains some intriguing first-round matchups in which seeded players like Johanna Konta could be upset. Partez à la rencontre de Pierre Seinturier, l'artiste qui a réalisé l'affiche 2020 du tournoi de Roland-Garros. The 2020 Roland Garros women's preview, 10 Things to Know, Day 2: Serena plays first match on clay in 485 days, Balls not for dogs, weather for ducks: Soggy start for French Open, 15 and counting—on birthday, Halep secures longest career win streak. "It's a big difference between Rome and here, that's for sure. Les mesures de confinement en vigueur rendent impossibles la préparation et l'organisation du tournoi aux dates initialement prévues. MBA tech grad.| Sports enthusiast| Writer by passion, REPORTS: Rafael Nadal was Informed About French Open 2020 Postponement, Virat Kohli is an Overall Package – Jonty Rhodes, REPORTS: Absence of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic Takes a Toll on TV Ratings, Alexander Zverev Responds To Being Called the Third Best Player Besides Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem, Dominic Thiem Contradicts Rafael Nadal, Says ‘Conditions Are Comfortable’ at French Open 2020, “We’ve Made Very Slow Progress”: Coach Opens up on Rafael Nadal’s Performance Ahead of French Open 2020, Wimbledon Release Statement Following French Open News. However, was the 12-time champion Rafael Nadal informed about the decision? Les billets déjà réservés pourront être soit remboursés soit échangés compte tenu des nouvelles dates de Roland-Garros 2020. Thiem outlasted Cilic in four sets in the third round of the U.S. Open. With today's news, Federer will enter the grass-court season with an ample amount of rest—roughly seven weeks off between Miami and Roland Garros—but, of course, two less opportunities to win another title. Roland Garros was rescheduled to begin in September this year, but the anticipation is as high as ever for the clay-court Grand Slam. Williams could face Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round if both players navigate their parts of the bracket that also includes U,S, Open quarterfinalist Yulia Putintseva and Venus Williams. Then Federer was asked if Wimbledon, the Slam he's won eight times, would be his best shot at winning a title of any sort. A first Masters title in Rome won’t be in the cards for Roger Federer this spring, nor will a third clay Masters title in Madrid. Si personne aujourd’hui ne peut prévoir quelle sera la situation sanitaire le 18 mai prochain, les mesures de confinement en vigueur rendent impossible sa préparation et par conséquent, son organisation aux dates initialement prévues. While Britain’s Jamie Murray revealed that the FFT acted on its own with “no regard for any of the other stakeholders in tennis”. A record 520,000 spectators attended last year's French Open, according to organisers. Since the beginning of the health crisis, the French Tennis Federation has worked hand in hand with the state in order to meet the demands of the ongoing sanitary situation. A Thiem triumph will see him move past Nadal for World No. Also Read: Wimbledon Release Statement Following French Open News. Dominic Thiem's road to the #RolandGarros title could include FOUR US Open champions There are 31 players making their Roland Garros main draw debuts. “We had Rafa on the phone we tried to reach other players,” said Guidicelli during a press conference, according to RMC Sport. R2: Reilly Opelka The Spaniard holds an incredible 93-2 record at the clay-court major. Coronavirus pandemic continues to create chaos in the world of sports. The 2016 French Open champion is terrific on clay and will not face a previous Grand Slam winner until the quarterfinals. Since Hamburg “became” Madrid in 2009, Federer has won the event twice—in its inaugural edition, over Nadal, and in 2012, when the tournament was held on blue clay. 7) Sons Of Former Slam Champs In Main Draw: Emilio Gomez and Sebastian Korda both qualified for the main draw in Paris for the first time. R4: Stan Wawrinka There are high expectations set for Konta at Roland Garros since she reached the final four in 2019. Five of his eight victories at the tournament during that span came in five sets. The Russian ranks second on the ATP Tour in wins this season (24), trailing only Djokovic. Although Simona Halep is viewed as the dominant figure in the women's draw, the path to the final is not easy for any woman in the field given the long list of Grand Slam champions and in-form top seeds. If the lefty triumphs again, he will reach 100 victories at the tournament. Djokovic, Nadal, Thiem: Which of Roland Garros' Big 3 will prevail? She lost to Marketa Vondrousova, who could pose the first serious test for Halep in the fourth round. Report: Roland Garros to be Roger Federer's only 2020 clay tournament. As Christopher Clarey of the New York Times noted, that match will be "hard to top. I feel the cold. Apstiprinot reģistrāciju, piekrītu Shortcut lietošanas noteikumiem, esmu iepazinies ar Tet privātuma politikai un apstiprinu, ka mana dzīvesvietas valsts ir Latvijas Republika*. "Less matches to play.". 1 Novak Djokovic and 12-time champion Rafael Nadal topping the field. He’s reached the final four times, losing in 2003 to Felix Mantilla, in 2006 and 2013 to Nadal, and in 2015 to Novak Djokovic. Michel Euler/Associated Press. Roland Garros: reduced tonnage and withdrawal of world No.1 Ashleigh BartyParis (AFP) Hard blow for Roland-Garros: the defending champion, world number one Ashleigh Barty, withdrew Tuesday for fear of the coronavirus, while the Paris tournament - rescheduled in the fall due to the epidemic - had to lower its half gauge. Djokovic, who won a record 36th ATP Masters 1000 trophy at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, completed his first Career Grand Slam in Paris four years ago. The women's singles favorite is coming off a victory in Rome on Monday, but there will be an adjustment process to the conditions at Roland Garros because the competition is being held at the start of fall, not in summer this year. Live Stream: TennisChannel.com, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app and Peacock. Pironkova got into the French Open as a wild card. He will try to maintain that momentum as he bids to become the first man in the Open Era to complete the Career Grand Slam twice (Emerson and Laver also did it, but not entirely in the Open Era). ©2020 - tous droits réservés Murray and Wawrinka top the first-round schedule in both draws. Medvedev plays Hungarian Marton Fucsovics in the first round. It is important for the sporting, social and economic life of the country that a major event like Roland-Garros can be put on while respecting health imperatives. The Scotsman entered into the French Open as a wild card, which left him liable to play a seeded player. His feeling is that it is a good decision that allows the clay to stay on the calendar.”. 1 Novak Djokovic and 12-time champion Rafael Nadal topping the field.. ATPTour.com looks at 10 things you should watch for in the coming fortnight: Wawrinka is the No. The German star has reached back-to-back quarter-finals at the clay-court major. As Paire wins opener in Paris, Roland Garros changes testing protocols. width: 32px; However, the tournament organisers reportedly kept the 19-time Grand Slam winner in the loop. The French Open will permit only 5,000 spectators per day following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the country, the organisers confirmed on Thursday. However, was the 12-time champion Rafael Nadal informed about the decision? 4 seed Daniil Medvedev has not made it out of the first round at the French Open in three attempts. He did the same in 2018 before competing in Madrid, Rome and Paris last year. The two players last met at Roland Garros in an epic five-set 2017 semifinal match in which Wawrinka knocked out the top-seeded Murray. Tsitsipas is the fifth seed this year. At #RG20 Media Day, Halep says she’ll get a better sense of how courts are playing after a few practices. } a[href*="/australian-open/580/draws?matchType=qualifierSingles"]{display:none !important}. *Apliecinājums par Latvijas Republiku kā dzīvesvietu nav saistošs lietotājiem, kuri izmanto Shortcut lietošanas noteikumu 1.3 1.. punktā minēto saturu .is-mobile .scores-daily-schedule-content td.day-table-seed, .scores-results-content td.day-table-seed { The FFT will therefore assume the reponsibility of organising the tournament with a new lay out. .summary-tbody td[data-type*='Rating'] { Serena Williams faces Kristie Ahn in the first round for the second straight major and could face Tsvetana Pironkova in the second round. It will be interesting to see how the Spaniard makes his schedule with the latest changes in the calendar. Fédération Française de Tennis, Quand Eduardo Arroyo dessinait Arthur Ashe, Roland-Garros 2020 : l'artiste Pierre Seinturier présente l'affiche. Given her track record in Paris and Halep's potentially tougher path, Muguruza may be the best bet to capture the women's title. Federer reached the quarterfinals of both Masters tournaments, then made the semifinals of Roland Garros in his first appearance on the terre battue since 2015 (he missed the 2016 French Open with an injury). La crise sanitaire liée au COVID-19 touche l’ensemble des populations. background: none; ", Williams could face Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round if both players navigate their parts of the bracket that also includes U,S, Open quarterfinalist Yulia Putintseva and. He begins his tournament without a win at Roland Garros (0-3), but having enjoyed previous success on clay. Les modalités pratiques feront l'objet d'une communication ultérieure. Cancelled tickets buyers will be contacted by email very soon. However, Guidicelli suggested that the ‘interest of the tournament and of the players’ were the only thing in their mind. In the era of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, the men's Grand Slam singles draws typically do not have a meeting of previous major winners until the second week. After that defeat, Murray has dealt with hip issues and did not play in seven Grand Slam tournaments since the start of 2018. Pospisil called the FTT officials “selfish” and “arrogant”. Defending doubles champions Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies will try to retain their title in Paris. Chronique RG Style : comment s'habiller pour Roland-Garros 2020 . I feel like struggling a little bit.". 6) Medvedev Making His Move: Fourth seed Daniil Medvedev, fresh off his run to the US Open semi-finals, will try to make a deep run in Paris. 16 seed. The 2002 victory was his first Masters title, and he capped his 2007 triumph in Hamburg with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 win over Nadal, ending the Spaniard’s 81-match unbeaten streak on clay courts. Simona Halep or the field? The 20-year-old, son of 1992 runner-up Petr Korda, booked his place in the first round in Paris with a 7-5, 6-2 triumph against Aslan Karatsev.Korda broke the seventh-seeded Russian on five occasions to claim victory in 90 minutes on Court 7. 9) Hamburg Finalists In-Form: Andrey Rublev is playing Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's Hamburg European Open final, giving them confidence ahead of Roland Garros.