Day 7 Preview: French Wild Cards Roland Garros Prospects
Summary
Day 7 at Roland Garros promises excitement as French wild cards strive for a spot in the fourth round. Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Madison Keys also aim to make their mark in the competitive bracket. 🎾
Swiatek’s Impressive Clay Record
The French tricolor inspires pride, especially at Roland Garros. Against the odds, two young French wild cards have reached the 2023 Roland Garros third round.
Lois Boisson: French Open Journey
- Last match: Defeated Anhelina Kalinina 6-1, 6-2
- Profile: Born in Dijon, Lois Boisson made her WTA debut in 2021. She claimed her first WTA 125 title in Saint-Malo, entering the Top 200. Despite an injury setback at the French Open last year, she defeated No. 24 seed Elise Mertens in the opening round.
Elsa Jacquemot: Rising Tennis Star
- Last match: Defeated Alycia Parks 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-2
- Profile: Elsa Jacquemot won the Roland Garros junior title in 2020, becoming the first Frenchwoman to do so since 2009. She has reached the Round of 16 at WTA events in Merida and Prague.
These two promising players face off for a coveted fourth-round spot. “It’s in France,” Jacquemot expressed. “It’s Roland Garros. For both of us, it’s our first third round in a Grand Slam. I’m playing against a French player my age. A French tennis player will win. I hope it’s me.”
Must-See Matches in 2023 Roland Garros Third Round
Coco Gauff Match Preview: Gauff vs. Marie Bouzkova
- Head-to-head: 2-0, Bouzkova
- Insights: Matchups are crucial. Coco Gauff, reaching the third round for five years, faces Marie Bouzkova. Despite Bouzkova’s lead, Gauff needs a solid performance after her inconsistent serve in the last match.
Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova
- Head-to-head: 1-0, Vondrousova
- Insights: Vondrousova, a former finalist, has shown resilience. Pegula, acknowledging Vondrousova’s skill on clay, is prepared for a challenging match.
Mirra Andreeva vs. Yulia Putintseva
- Head-to-head: 0-0
- Insights: Mirra Andreeva, a semifinalist last year, faces Yulia Putintseva, who boasts a strong record at Roland Garros.
Madison Keys vs. Sofia Kenin
- Head-to-head: 3-1, Keys
- Insights: Madison Keys, undefeated in Grand Slam matches this year, battles Sofia Kenin, who defeated Victoria Azarenka recently.
Paula Badosa vs. Daria Kasatkina
- Head-to-head: 3-3
- Insights: Badosa, consistently reaching the third round, faces Kasatkina, a semifinalist in 2022, promising a thrilling encounter.
Other Notable Matches:
- Ekaterina Alexandrova vs. Veronika Kudermetova
- Hailey Baptiste vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
- Elsa Jacquemot vs. Lois Boisson
For comprehensive coverage of women’s tennis, including player profiles and match statistics, visit the official WTA website. Additionally, follow real-time updates and detailed tournament information on the official Roland Garros website.
