Paris, France, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Swiatek, Svitolina cruise into French Open third round

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2026-05-27

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina both eased into the French Open third round with straight-sets wins on Wednesday, ahead of Novak Djokovic's match against Valentin Royer. Swiatek, looking to regain the title she last won in 2024, saw off battling Czech youngster Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier. The third-seeded Pole will next face either fellow former winner Jelena Ostapenko or compatriot Magda Linette as she bid......

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