Had Pliskova, the world No3, failed to get past the stubborn Paraguayan she would have blown a chance to leave Paris as the new world No1. If she reaches the final, the prize will be becoming the first Czech to reach the top of the women’s rankings. Andy Murray finds focus to keep calm and carry on at French Open | Kevin Mitchell Read moreThe rivalry between the two French combatants was more than the usual professional stand-off. I have nothing in my mind about injury anymore.” After beating the Spanish world No21 6-1, 6-1, Halep was beaming. Now I’m OK with the way I am on court and out of court.

Source: The Guardian June 05, 2017 11:48 UTC