On Day 3 at Roland-Garros, these are the key matches sparking our interest.
Rain halts Rafa on Chatrier
Leading two sets to love, Nadal had to contend with a Bolelli comeback before rain interrupted play.
The 32-year-old Simone Bolelli (R) was evidently determined not to die wondering during his first-round match against Rafael Nadal. The last time he had met Rafa here in the first round six years ago, he won just five games but this time he was determined to be the aggressor whenever possible, with his crisp, flat forehands and swashbuckling one-handed backhand having the world No.1 scuttling around like a sky blue dervish.
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- Djokovic advances after entertaining clash
Novak Djokovic was made to work hard before overcoming Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva on Philippe-Chatrier.
- © Corinne Dubreuil / FFTPetkovic channels 2014 to master Mladenovic
Andrea Petkovic struck 23 winners to prevail past the 29th seed on Court Suzanne-Lenglen