Bad racket! That’s what Serena Williams was probably saying at one stage Thursday at Roland Garros.
Williams rallied to beat Germany’s Anna-Lena Friedsam 5-7 6-3 6-3 to reach the third round.
But the world No. 1 rallied to beat Germany’s Anna-Lena Friedsam 5-7 6-3 6-3 to reach the third round.Williams’ buddy, Caroline Wozniacki, became the third high-profile women’s seed to fall in as many days.Wozniacki, last year’s U.S. Open finalist and a former No. 1, lost to Julia Goerges in straight sets. She joined Simona Halep and Eugenie Bouchard on the sidelines.Nadal is on a collision course with world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. Djokovic won in straight sets, too, but the big news from his match was the Serb taking a medical timeout for a leg problem.
In conclusion, Day 5 of the French Open brought surprising twists and thrilling matches, particularly with standout performances from both Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal. The tournament continues to showcase the best in tennis with high stakes and unexpected outcomes.
