French Open, Jack Draper and Alexander Bublik
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With the second major of the year underway, Britain's tennis stars are gearing up for a shot at glory at Roland Garros.
The quarter-final line-up will be confirmed at the French Open on Monday with Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and Jack Draper all in action on a hectic day at Roland Garros. Djokovic faces a resurgent Cameron Norrie in the fourth round looking to continue his chase for a 25th grand slam with the veteran yet to drop a set in this year’s tournament.
TV channel: Every French Open match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK across the second week at Roland Garros. Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also use Discovery+ to stream the action in full live online.
Coco Gauff sent a sweet message to teenage sensation Joao Fonseca after he was dumped out of the French Open by Jack Draper. The Brazilian has taken the tennis world by storm this season and has already caused two big upsets at Grand Slam level, but he was no match for the British No. 1, who dropped just eight games in their third-round meeting.
Draper vs Bublik is the final match scheduled on Court Suzanne-Lenglen on Monday 2 June at the French Open. It will follow the conclusion of Madison Keys’s all-American battle with Hailey Baptiste and could begin around 5.30pm or 6pm, though the exact time will depend on how quickly the three preceding matches are concluded.
Jack Draper's French Open campaign continued in style on Saturday as the Briton ended Brazilian poster boy Joao Fonseca's run with a ruthless 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory to reach the fourth round.
Nadal’s lasso-like forehand cross-court action sent the ball kicking high into the backhand of right-handers. Neither Roger Federer nor Andy Murray could ever beat him at the French Open. Draper, who faces world No.62 Alexander Bublik today, said: “I guess it's hard for me to look at my own forehand because I'm the one hitting the ball.
THE French Open is heading towards its huge climax – and we have plenty of British interest remaining! Top Brits Cameron Norrie and Jack Draper have made it to the last 16 and will be hoping