Zheng Qinwen Exits French Open in Quarterfinals

China's Zheng Qinwen reached her first French Open quarterfinal at Roland Garros with a hard-fought win over Liudmila Samsonova, displaying resilience reminiscent of her Olympic gold performance. Zheng's run ended in the quarterfinals after losing in straight sets to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who avenged her earlier defeat to Zheng at the Italian Open and seeks to improve on her 2023 semifinal finish. Sabalenka credited her improved freshness and determination for the victory. In the men's draw, American Frances Tiafoe advanced to the quarterfinals and will face Lorenzo Musetti, both aiming for a career breakthrough. The tournament has featured dramatic comebacks, upsets, and strong performances from top seeds like Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz. The field is now set with elite players in both draws battling for the title.