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Photos of the Day, 5/29: For Roger Federer, Paris like it's 2009

The picture-perfect moments from Wednesday at the French Open.

By Jordaan Sanford
Photos of the Day, 5/29: For Roger Federer, Paris like it's 2009

While every match on Day 4 featured some unforced errors, here are a few picture-perfect moments from Wednesday's play at Roland Garros.

1. Rafael Nadal looks determined in taking his next step towards a 12th French Open title, as he comfortably defeated qualifier Yannick Maden to advance to the third round.

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his men's singles second round match against Germany's Yannick Maden on day four of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2019. (Photo by Philippe LOPEZ / AFP) (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)
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2. Despite some big hitting and heavy crowd support, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's efforts fell short. The French veteran fell to Kei Nishikori in a four-set battle.

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 29: Jo Wilfred Tsonga of France celebrates during his mens singles second round match against Kei Nishikori of Japan during Day four of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on May 29, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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3. Stefanos Tsitsipas served his way into history as he became the third Greek to reach the third round in Paris. Tsitsipas faced Bolivian Hugo Dellien, who was making his Grand Slam debut. The No. 6 seed would end his run and claim the match, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 7-5.

General view of the Simonne Mathieu court as Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas serves to Bolivia's Hugo Dellien during their men's singles second round match on day four of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2019. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo credit should read THOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images)
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4. It was a picture-perfect day in Paris, as fans enjoyed second-round play on the big screen.

People sit in sun lougers outside of the courts and watch on a giant screen the men's singles second round match between Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas and Bolivia's Hugo Dellien on day four of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2019. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images)
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5. Roger Federer's shoes serve as a reminder of when he won the French Open back in 2009. Will these kicks bring him back to the final?

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 29: The Shoes of Roger Federer of Switzerland during his mens singles second round match against Oscar Otte of Germany during Day four of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on May 29, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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