Russell Fuller presents reaction to Alex Zverev's semi-final win over Jakub Mensik at Roland Garros to reach a fourth Grand Slam final. Can he go one step further and win a major title for the first time?

There was an unexpected twist in the other semi-final as Matteo Arnaldi withdrew shortly before the start with illness. That meant Flavio Cobolli advanced to his first Grand Slam final. We hear from both players on the day's events.

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Could we see a qualifier win a Grand Slam for just the second time? Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Abigail Johnson have reaction to Maja Chwalinska moving one step closer to emulating Emma Raducanu with an imperious victory over Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals at Roland Garros.

Meanwhile, eighth seed Mirra Andreeva also made a Grand Slam final for the first time, dropping just four games in beating the in-form Marta Kostyuk. We hear from Andreeva on how she’s changed her mentality to take her game to the next level.

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Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Jamie Murray as World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka becomes the latest big name upset at this year’s French Open after defeat to Diana Schnaider.

Did Sabalenka want it too much? They discuss that, Shnaider’s remarkable turnaround, and the opportunity ahead for qualifier Maja Chwalińska who beat Anna Kalinskaya to book her place in the final four.

Matteo Arnaldi reflects on setting up an all-Italian semi-final against Flavio Cobolli after they came through their quarter finals.

And Yannik Noah shares his excitement for the next generation of players coming through including Moise Kouame, who captured the imagination of French fans at Roland Garros with his run to the third round.

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Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Daniela Hauntuchova react to Jakub Mensik’s thrilling three set win over Joao Fonseca to reach the French Open semi-finals. What does that mean for Alexander Zverev, the highest seed remaining in the men’s draw, who awaits in the final four?

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk discusses competing against the backdrop of war at home as she and Mirra Andreeva book their semi-final spots from an all-eastern European last eight.

Plus, is the role of weight-loss medication in Serena William’s return to competitive tennis a concern for the sport?

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Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Grand Slam winning doubles coach Dan Kiernan react to world number one Aryna Sabalenka booking her place in the quarterfinals with victory of Naomi Osaka in the night match. Plus, we hear from Matteo Berrettini who is back in the last 8 of a Slam after years of injury troubles.

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01'10: The first women’s night match at Roland‑Garros for three years

08'12: Will Sabalenka go all the way?

11'11: Quarter‑final lineup

12'04: Berrettini the oldest remaining man in the draw

13'16: Berrettini post‑injury discussion

Russell Fuller and Ryan Harrison react to the biggest stories from Day 8 at Roland Garros.

Teenage Brazilian Joao Fonseca backed up his stunning win over Novak Djokovic with another impressive performance - this time against 2-time finalist Casper Ruud to reach the quarter finals.

In the women's draw, 4-time champion Iga Swiatek's struggles continue as she's beaten by Marta Kostyuk - meaning there'll be a new winner in both singles draws at this year's French Open.

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Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft on a shock Coco Gauff loss in the third round and a round four Sabalenka/Osaka showdown.

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00'42 — Gauff exits round three of Roland-Garros

A memorable day's play at Roland Garros as Novak Djokovic is beaten in a five-set epic by Brazilian wonderkid Joao Fonseca. Gigi Salmon and Russell Fuller are joined by Annabel Croft and Jamie Murray to discuss the fallout of the 24-time Grand Slam winner being knocked out.

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Abigail Johnson, Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft look back on a shock exit for world number one Jannik Sinner in the heat of Paris and discuss the possible return of Serena Williams.

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00:13 Sinner shock exit.

01:40 Sinner less able to deal with the heat.

10:12 Championship now wide open.

14:35 Serena Williams return?

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Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Grand Slam finalist and former British number one Greg Rusedeski look back on a shock exit for Elena Rybakina, another early British defeat, and a wild story involving Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's coach.

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00:38: Elena Rybakina's defeat

07:05: Novak Djokovic progresses

11:33: Fran Jones' exit

11:50: Fran Jones post match interview 

16:48: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina coach fall out