French Open day 11: Sofia Kenin on a Grand Slam roll, Stefanos Tsitsipas knows how to keep a secret
Oour look back at day 11 of the 2020 French Open saw Novak Djokovic advance to the semi-finals as he fought back after some physical issues and being a set down to beat Pablo Carreno-Busta 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.
He will face Stefanos Tsitsipas after the Greek fifth seed demolished Andrey Rublev in straight sets.
On the women’s side special Ks Petra Kvitova and Sofia Kenin reached the semi-finals.
Picture of the day
Shot(s) of the day
Siri, show me a point that has everything. #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/mpHaIdfDd8
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 7, 2020
Stat of the day
Grand Slammin’ Sonya!@SofiaKenin knows when to bring her best tennis.#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/tHIV5v0CU1
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 7, 2020
Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin’s record at grand slams this year reads 15-1.
Quote of the day
“If I told you that it wouldn’t be a secret anymore.” – Stefanos Tsitsipas, asked how he turned his match around
Fallen seeds
Men: Andrey Rublev (13), Pablo Carreno-Busta (17)
Women: None
Up next
The Final 4️⃣:
• @nadiapodoroska
• @iga_swiatek
• @Petra_Kvitova
• @SofiaKenin #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/mulWPIG4L6— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 7, 2020
Teenager Iga Swiatek and qualifier Nadia Podoroska are up first in the semi-final nobody saw coming, before Kvitova and Kenin face off.
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