World Number One Jannik Sinner dismantled Czech Jiri Lehecka in 90 minutes-plus, 6-0, 6-1, 6-2, on Saturday at Roland Garros to advance to the French Open fourth round. Returning on the tour in May after a doping suspension, now 23 years old, the Italian has still not dropped a set in Paris while also extending his Grand Slam-winning streak to 17 matches.
After winning the first 11 games, Sinner left Lehecka dumbfounded with his relentless pace, stunning shot-making capability, and tactical superiority. The top seed served out the match with surgical precision and hence Washer great contender for a major. He will next face 17th seed Andrey Rublev, who advanced due to Arthur Fils withdrawing as a result of injury.
Jack Draper of Great Britain, the fifth seed, also proceeded in great fashion, denying Fonseca a Cinderella run 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Having been a US Open semifinalist last year, Draper dictated the contest with his forehand and calmness despite the tricky conditions on Court Suzanne Lenglen. Draper praised the 18-year-old Brazilian’s talent, saying that experience made the difference after the match. Draper meets either Henrique Rocha or Alexander Bublik next.
German third seed Zverev, in contrast, furthered his love story with Roland Garros 6-2, 7-6(4), 6-1 against Italy’s Flavio Cobolli. The thinly second-set-won Zverev wrapped up the win in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The three-time Grand S
