The 2025 French Open has provided an enthralling first act, with stage-bending performances, emotion-laden comebacks, and the always entertaining rollercoaster of Grand Slam tennis. There have been wild cards hitting headlines, stars shuffling schedules for soccer, Jannik Sinner’s relentless form, and Jessica Pegula’s gritty comeback on the clay courts of Pari, which have been full of drama and brilliance.
Sinner and Pegula Shine Bright
Jannik Sinner crushed Jiří Lehečka 6 0, 6 1 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon in a time of mere 23 minutes with a quick bagel in the first set. From the baseline, Sinner looked clinical, focused, and untouchable. Sinner, who rolled past David Goffin of Belgium 6–3, 6–2 and 6–4 on Tuesday, seemed to be the man to beat in Paris with a date against Andrey Rublev now on the horizon after Rublev advanced to the second round because his opponent, Spain’s Albert Ramos Vinolas, withdrew with an injury.
The third seed, Jessica Pegula, had a much tougher path. An American star battled back from a chilly start against the lefty Markéta Vondroušová to come from a set down and beat her 3–6, 6–4, 6–2. Staying calm and adapting her game against a player known for using drop shots and court craft was how Pegula credited her success. Meanwhile, Pegula, the world number 96, will now square off with France’s wild card and fan favourite, Lois Boisson.
Jack Draper vs Joãoo Fonseca: Youth and Fire
Jack Draper put in a strong performance in his contest with Brazil’s 18-year-old Joao Fonseca. On Court Suzanne Lenglen, Draper used his heavy left-handed topspin plus a solid serve to take the first two sets 6 2, 6 4 in front of a humid and a bit subdued crowd. Fonseca showed sparks of brilliance (notably with forehands from the baseline), but the teenager failed to break Draper’s serve and didn’t have the sort of consistency to trouble the more experienced Brit.
It was a match that served as a reminder that Draper’s game is maturing and Fonseca is sitting on high potential — and that fans are expecting a number of future battles between the two rising stars. Draper, who is enjoying a strong clay season, now looks set for a deep run if he can maintain his level.
Mirra Andreeva Makes History
One other name catching the eye was 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Yulia Putintseva in straight sets, 6–3, 6–1, to make the fourth round. Andreeva’s smooth transition to clay has been one of the most talked about tournaments in one of the tournament’s top storylines as she has made it to the quarter finals with titles already in Dubai and Indian Wells this season. And now she has to face the highly competitive clash with Daria Kasatkina, expected also because of their experience as regular practice partners.
She said before her match that she was feeling nervous, but with each round growing more confident. Breakout star of this French Open — if her momentum continues.
French Wild Card Lois Boisson Sparks Crowd
French player Lois Boisson’s dream run in her home Grand Slam might be the sweetest moment of the tournament so far after the 119-year-old came back from a serious ACL injury to play here in 2024. Boisson, ranked 358th, edged fellow wild card Elsa Jacquemot in a rollercoaster match 6–3, 0–6, 7–5. Boisson’s emotional celebration underlined just how much the win meant, with the crowd roaring their support.
Following her exit from Melbourne, Boisson now for the fourth round against Jessica Pegula and with home fans behind him, she will make it another upset. This might also be the first women’s night session match at Roland Garros since 2023.
Looking Ahead
Big names like Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and Madison KKeyss, among others, are set to play their third round matches as the French Open heads into the decisive week. There is already plenty of surprise, comebacks, and drama in the American Open, but there is more in store for iconic moments and championship-level tennis in the last week.
