Paris, France, May 27, 2026 (AFP) - Late bloomer Korpatsch enjoying 'special' French Open run

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2026-05-27

Germany's Tamara Korpatsch said Wednesday it was "special" to reach the third round at a Grand Slam for the first time at the age of 31, after spending part of her earlier career sleeping in a car while competing far from the bright lights of the French Open. Korpatsch will face Italian Open champion Elina Svitolina for a place in the second week at Roland Garros after a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over Chinese 32nd seed Wang Xinyu. Her victory over Wang o......

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