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June 06 French Open Daily: Andreeva cruises to French Open glory
Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Ryan Harrison look back on Mirra Andreeva's victory in the French Open singles final, her first Grand Slam title.
They ask whether Andreeva can now be considered as one of the elite singles players of the game, and also at the impact coach Conchita Martinez has had on the Russian.
There's also a look at what comes next for Maja Chwalinska after her fairytale run to the final. And the team preview Sunday's men's singles final, asking whether Alex Zverev can pick up his first Grand Slam, as he takes on Italy's Flavio Cobolli.
TIMECODES
03:30 Andreeva post-final reaction
08:30 Is Andreeva now one of the women's elite?
13:00 Conchita Martinez's influence on Andreeva
16:00 Maja Chwalinska's fairytale run to the final
21:00 Look ahead to Zverev v Cobolli
24 min
June 05 French Open Daily: Zverev sets up Cobolli final
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.
TIMECODES
00:40 Reaction to Zverev beating Mensik
05:00 Zverev: "I'm happy to be back at this stage."
07:35 Matteo Arnaldi on his withdrawal
09:30 Cobolli on facing Zverev
12 min
June 04 French Open Daily: Superb Chwalinska sets up Andreeva final
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.
TIMECODES
0:45 Composed Chwalinska reaches the final
04:00 Chwalinska’s tactics
05:50 Andreeva makes her first Grand Slam final
07:20 Andreeva’s mentality
09:00 The impact of Conchita Martinez
16 min
June 03 French Open Daily: Sabalenka blown away by Shnaider
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.
Timecodes:
00:24 – Aryna Sabalenka on her quarter final exit
11:02 – Diana Shnaider on her remarkable comeback
16:43 – Matteo Arnaldi interview
24:46 – Felix Auger-Aliassime reflects on a painful exit to Flavio Cobolli
32:30 – Yannik Noah on Moise Kouame
43 min
June 02 French Open Daily: Mensik means business
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?
Timecodes:
00:07 – A statement performance from Jakub Mensik
03:57 – Does Zverev’s mental scar tissue give Mensik the upper hand?
05:15 – Marta Kostyuk on dealing with the mental strain of the war in Ukraine
09:01 – The strength of eastern European women’s tennis
14:58 – Serena William’s return
30 min
June 01 French Open Daily: Sabalenka lights up Parisian night
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.
TIMECODES
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
22 min
May 31 French Open Daily: Fonseca fights on while Swiatek crashes out
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.
To listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis’ on BBC Sounds.
TIMECODES:
00:19 - Fonseca through
02:58 - Mensik comes through another marathon match
04:37 - Jodar sets up Zverev clash
08:02 - Swiatek dumped out by Kostyuk
14:09 - Round up of other results
16 min
May 30 French Open Daily: Defending Champion Coco Gauff exits
Russell Fuller and Annabel Croft on a shock Coco Gauff loss in the third round and a round four Sabalenka/Osaka showdown.
TIMECODES
00'42 — Gauff exits round three of Roland-Garros
02'55 — Sabalenka/Osaka showdown in round four
04'14 — Sabalenka/Osaka presser audio
04'38 — French 17‑year‑old Moise Koame exits in round three
06'40 — Cerúndolo & Svajda take part in a 5 hr 40 min tennis battle
08'25 — Who is the men’s singles favourite now?
18 min
May 29 French Open Daily: Djokovic knocked out in thriller
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.
Plus, there's a powerful interview with Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova ahead of her third round match.
Timecodes:
00:43 Annabel Croft's reaction to Djokovic's exit
02:43 Joao Fonseca on-court interview
05:28 Djokovic press conference
09:25 Jamie Murray on the hot conditions
13:30 Who will win the men's tournament?
13:58 Meet Moise Kouame
20:17 Oleksandra Oliynykova interview
28 min
May 28 French Open Daily: Sinner shock exit & Serena return?
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.
TIMECODES
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?
To listen to French Open Daily, just search ‘Tennis’ on BBC Sounds.
22 min