French Open: Jessica Pegula storms into third round with straight sets win

IANS | May 29, 2025 6:41 PM

Paris, May 29 (IANS) Jessica Pegula led the American charge at Roland Garros on Thursday with a hard-fought 6-3, 7-6(3) win over compatriot Ann Li, marking her 30th match victory of the season. It was a determined performance from the world No. 3, who held her nerve in a tense second set to reach the third round of the French Open for the third time in her career.

French Open: Mirra Andreeva turns tables on Ashlyn Krueger with gritty second-round win

IANS | May 29, 2025 4:57 PM

Paris, May 29 (IANS) Ten months after Ashlyn Krueger had knocked her out of the US Open in straight sets, the 18-year-old Russian, Mirra Andreeva, found her moment of redemption on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Andreeva overcame a slow start to outplay Krueger 6-3, 6-4 in the second round on Thursday, advancing to the third round in Paris for the third consecutive year.

Norway Chess: Gukesh bounces back in Rd 3, beats world no. 2 Hikaru Nakamura

IANS | May 29, 2025 1:26 PM

Stavanger, May 29 (IANS) Reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju took down world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura in a seemingly equal endgame, cementing his title credentials with a bold performance. This win could not come in a better moment for the Indian prodigy following two painful losses in the first two rounds.