Stars Shine in Fourth Round of 2025 French Open

Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France — The fourth round of the 2025 French Open is in full swing, with top players competing for a place in the quarterfinals on a sunny day in Paris. American Tommy Paul, seeded 12th, faces Alexei Popyrin, while fellow American Ben Shelton, seeded 13th, takes on second seed Carlos Alcaraz.

On the women’s side, defending champion Iga Świątek, ranked fifth, is matched against 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, who is the 12th seed. Meanwhile, top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces U.S. player Amanda Anisimova, ranked 16th.

As matches unfold, Jasmine Paolini and Elina Svitolina are battling closely. Paolini, seeded 4th, edged Svitolina, ranked 21st, with a key break and is serving to close the set. Svitolina had to pull through a tense game where she was down two match points but managed to hold on.

“I had to really stay there and keep focused,” Svitolina said about her performance. “It’s tough but I’m trying to fight.”

In another exciting match, Paul, a set and a break up, seeks a straight-set victory today after navigating through challenging earlier rounds. “I would love to win this in straight sets and rest for the next match,” Paul noted.

As the day progresses, the hope for a classic showdown between Świątek and Rybakina looms, particularly as both players come in with the ambition to clinch the title. “I feel inspired playing on this beautiful surface,” Świątek expressed.

The weather in Paris is ideal, with a temperature of around 23 degrees Celsius (73.4 F), making for a perfect day of tennis. Fans look forward to witnessing thrilling matches as stars vie for victory.

Will Świątek maintain her winning streak at Roland Garros, or will Rybakina pull off an upset? The games continue, promising an exciting day ahead at one of tennis’s most prestigious events.