French Open Third Round Features Top Seeds on Day Six

PARIS, France – The 2025 French Open enters its third round on day six, showcasing some of the tournament’s top seeds. Four-time champion Iga Swiatek faces Jacqueline Cristian, while the tournament’s first seed, Aryna Sabalenka, plays Olga Danilovic.

Swiatek, who has yet to lose at Roland Garros since 2021, is aiming to maintain her dominance despite facing Cristian, who is fresh off a strong performance at Rabat. It is expected that Swiatek’s heavy topspin and consistency will challenge Cristian’s aggressive style.

Sabalenka, the world number one, is also in top form, having dropped only five games in her previous matches. The Belarusian will look to extend her impressive run against Danilovic, who has already ousted the 27th seed Leylah Fernandez in the first round.

On the men’s side, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz prepares to face Damir Dzumhur, while 24th seed Karen Khachanov meets Tommy Paul in what is predicted to be a closely contested match. Both Khachanov and Paul required five sets to advance in their previous rounds, setting the stage for another intense battle.

Additional matches today include Jasmine Paolini against Yulia Starodubtseva and Ben Shelton facing Matteo Gigante. Analysis suggests Paolini could leverage her clay-court experience over the less seasoned Starodubtseva.

Tennis enthusiasts can expect high-stakes matchups as favorites look to secure their spots in the Round of 16, with predictions varying on potential upsets. With many seeds already eliminated, day six promises to deliver excitement as players vie for victory on the iconic clay.