Top 5 Photos 10/1: Pliskova plummets against Ostapenko
The action continued in Paris as more top names trickled out of the event while a mix of rising stars and Grand Slam champions inched towards Week 2.
These are the Top 5 Photos from Roland Garros.
1
Karolina Pliskova
After the Czech's disappointing second-round loss at the US Open, it appeared she had moved on with an impressive showing in Rome. Her powerful play at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia did not translate over to Roland Garros.
Falling 6-4, 6-2 to Jelena Ostapenko, the 28-year-old took her second consecutive second-round exit at a major event.
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2
Andrey Rublev
The 22-year-old had just claimed his first career Roland Garros win in epic fashion and kept the high level of play going against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The Russian posted a 7-5, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 score to claim a spot in the third round. Rublev is now the only Top-20 player standing in his quarter of the draw.
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3
Garbine Muguruza
The 2016 Roland Garros champion is through to the third round after dispatching Kristyna Pliskova, 6-3, 6-2, in just 68 minutes. The Spaniard only hit 13 unforced errors to set up an interesting matchup against American Danielle Collins, who's game is coming together nicely this week in Paris.
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4
Grigor Dimitrov
Besides struggling to take off his sweatpants before starting his match against Andrej Martin, the Bulgarian had no real hiccups. The No. 18 seed posted a convincing 6-4, 7-6, 6-1 score to set up a third-round battle against Roberto Carballes Baena. Dimitrov will be looking to reach the second week in Paris for the first time.
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5
Stefanos Tsitsipas
The Greek gave former Top-20 veteran Pablo Cuevas nothing to work with. The Spaniard struggled in the first set to capture a single game and ultimately the world No. 6 claimed the match 6-1, 6-4, 6-2. After a tough five-setter in his Roland Garros opener, Tsitsipas was happy to produce a quick victory, but is prepared for more longer matches ahead.
"You have to be prepared for longer matches," Tsitsipas said. "It can turn out to be unpredictable sometimes. You have to have long-term concentration."
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