French Open Day 4: Swiatek and Alcaraz Push Forward

PARIS, France — Play resumed at the French Open on Wednesday morning amid cloudy skies and temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius, though light showers are expected later in the day. Defending champion Iga Swiatek of Poland faced Britain’s Emma Raducanu in the second round, while the men’s top seed Carlos Alcaraz took on Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan.

At Court Philippe-Chatrier, Swiatek entered her match after a strong first-round performance. Hopes are high for her as she looks to defend her title. “Every match matters and I plan to give my best for every point,” Swiatek said.

Also on the schedule, top-seed Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus faced Jil Teichmann from Switzerland. Sabalenka, who has had an impressive year, is seen as a strong contender following her recent victories.

The men’s second seed Carlos Alcaraz, a rising star in the sport, was expected to dispatch Marozsan, who is relatively new to the Grand Slam stage. Both players expressed excitement heading into the match. Alcaraz stated, “I’m ready to fight hard on the court today and focus on my game.”

Seventh seed Casper Ruud from Norway clashed with Portugal’s Nuno Borges, aiming to maintain momentum after a solid start to the tournament. “The energy here at Roland Garros is always inspiring,” Ruud added, looking forward to the challenge.

Among the day’s highlights, Amanda Anisimova, seeded 16th, advanced to the third round after a decisive win against Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic, wrapping up the match in just 55 minutes with a score of 6-0, 6-2. Anisimova’s strong performance has made her one to watch as the tournament progresses.

With all eyes on the matches today, the atmosphere remains charged at Roland Garros, setting the stage for an exciting day of tennis.