Coco Gauff Faces Tough Match in French Open Against Bouzkova

PARIS, France — The women’s third round begins at the French Open on Saturday, featuring some highly anticipated matchups. Among them, second-seeded American Coco Gauff will take on Czechia’s Marie Bouzkova, who has previously defeated her twice.

The match is set to start at 5 a.m. ET, with Gauff aiming to advance past Bouzkova, who has already shown strong form at Roland Garros this year. Despite Gauff being the favorite after her impressive performances in the first two rounds, she has yet to beat Bouzkova in their previous encounters.

In her early rounds, Gauff demonstrated her skill by winning matches in straight sets, including two finals appearances in Madrid and Rome leading up to this tournament. Bouzkova, however, has been consistent, entering this round without dropping a set and defeating 30th seed Anna Kalinskaya in her opening match.

Gauff’s form on clay has been remarkable, but she has faced challenges with double faults during critical moments. Some experts believe Bouzkova could seize the opportunity to upset Gauff, given their history.

Another match to watch features Madison Keys against Sofia Kenin. After a solid start to the year for Keys, she faces a competitive matchup against Kenin, who has a good record against her. This third-round clash could be vital for both players as they seek momentum.

Yulia Putintseva will also look to upset young talent Mirra Andreeva. Despite Andreeva being favored, Putintseva’s tricky playing style on clay could make this a challenging match.

With high stakes in every match, Saturday promises to offer thrilling tennis action as players battle for a place in the fourth round.