Yes it's the completion of third round matches at the French Open and Nadal features on his favorite court - Philippe Chatrier. He will win in three sets and thrill us for certain, but the match left over from yesterday is the one being talked about in tennis circles and other traditional shapes. Juan Martin Del Potro had leveled his third round match with Novak Djokovic at one set apiece before bad light (let's be truthful, no light) stopped play. This clash was shifted to Court Suzanne Lenglen because of timing of other matches so I won't see it's conclusion. I have a feeling that the Serb will just prevail though.
From yesterday, 2 of the 3 remaining Aussie singles players departed. Sam Stosur, after losing the first set then winning the second set 6-1 and leading with a break, fell away to Dulko. Rodionova failed to repeat her efforts from last year where she defeated Zvonareva, the 3rd seed this time too strong.
Biggest loser was number one Caroline Wozniacki, and all credit to Hantuchova for fighting back for not the first time in her career. She has a real chance, especially with Stosur and Goerges also knocked out early from that side of the draw.
The mens seeds however roll on steadily, Federer showing excellent form, a throwback almost to his 2009 Roland Garros triumph. Not only does Djokovic have to negotiate a way past Del Potro (the 2009 US Open champ) at the minute, he may have to meet Roger in the semis. A tough ask for even this year's hottest player.
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