The first week of Roland Garros 2025 has drawn to a close, setting the stage for an electrifying second week as the highly anticipated Round 4 matches begin on Sunday. Day 7 delivered on its promise of thrilling tennis, but the undeniable highlight is the historic achievement in the women’s draw: a “full house” of the top eight seeds making it into the last 16. This remarkable feat hasn’t been seen at Roland Garros since 2003, and at any Grand Slam since 2005, underscoring the dominance and resilience of the WTA’s elite.
Madison Keys’ hard-fought victory in the final match of the day sealed this historic moment. The top eight seeds — Sabalenka, Gauff, Pegula, Paolini, Świątek, Andreeva, Keys and Zheng — are all ready to battle it out for a spot in the quarter-finals. The top half of the draw will see action on Sunday, while the bottom half takes to the courts on Monday.
Here’s a breakdown of the notable results from a captivating Day 7:
Men’s Singles Highlights:
- Sinner’s Dominance: Top seed Jannik Sinner showcased his imperious form, clinically dispatching Jiri Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 to extend his Grand Slam winning streak to 17 matches. He will now face Andrey Rublev in the last 16, who advanced without hitting a ball due to Arthur Fils’ withdrawal.
- Fils Forced Out: Unfortunately, rising French star Arthur Fils announced his withdrawal from the tournament due to a stress fracture in his L5 vertebra, an injury that will sideline him for 4–6 weeks and casts doubt on his Wimbledon participation. A stark reminder of the physical toll of the sport.
- Griekspoor Breaks the Barrier: Dutch powerhouse Tallon Griekspoor finally broke his Grand Slam third-round jinx, overcoming American Ethan Quinn in a five-set thriller (6-4 in the fifth). This marks his first appearance in the second week of a major, and he’ll face Alexander Zverev next.
- Zverev Continues March: Third seed Alexander Zverev, last year’s runner-up, comfortably moved into the fourth round with a straight-sets victory over Flavio Cobolli, 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-1. His next opponent, Griekspoor, will be a familiar and challenging foe.
- Draper and Bublik’s Firsts: Britain’s Jack Draper put on an impressive display to outplay Joao Fonseca, securing his first-ever spot in the Roland Garros fourth round. He will meet Alexander Bublik, who also made his first appearance in the second week of the French Open after a comfortable win over qualifier Henrique Rocha.
- Norrie Advances: Cameron Norrie continued his strong run in Paris, winning the all-British encounter against Jacob Fearnley in straight sets (6-3, 7-6(1), 6-2). This is the first time the former top-10 player has reached the second week at Roland Garros.
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Women’s Singles Highlights:
- Andreeva’s Ascent: The remarkable run of No. 6 seed Mirra Andreeva continued as she dominated Yulia Putintseva with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory. At just 18 years and 26 days, Andreeva becomes the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1997 to achieve 10 women’s singles match wins at Roland Garros. She now faces Daria Kasatkina.
- Pegula Fights Through: Jessica Pegula, the third seed, battled past Marketa Vondrousova in three sets, securing her spot in the fourth round.
- Gauff Digs Deep: Second seed Coco Gauff faced a stern test against Marie Bouzkova, recovering from a 3-5 deficit in the second set to win 6-1, 7-6(3). She will now take on Ekaterina Alexandrova.
- Keys’ Great Escape: Madison Keys showcased incredible resilience, saving three match points against former finalist Sofia Kenin to clinch a dramatic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory. This extends her Grand Slam winning streak to 10 matches, and she’s set to play Hailey Baptiste in the next round.
- Boisson’s Dream Run: Wild card Loïs Boisson, ranked world No. 361, became the lowest-ranked player (excluding protected rankings) in the last 40 years to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros after her hard-fought 6-3, 0-6, 7-5 win over fellow wild card Elsa Jacquemot.
With all top eight women’s seeds still in contention, and a host of exciting matchups on the men’s side, the second week of Roland Garros 2025 promises even more thrilling action and potential upsets. The stage is set for a memorable conclusion to this year’s clay-court Grand Slam.