Marketa Vondrousova and Madison Keys were both pushed hard but advanced to the third round of the French Open on Thursday. (Full Coverage | Tennis News)
Vondrousova's topsy-turvy 💞match against Katie Volynets start♛ed on Wednesday before concluding on Thursday, with the number five seed coming out on top 0-6, 6-1, 6-4.
The American started strongly, stor🌄ming through the first set, but Vondrousova recovered well to take a commanding 4-1 lead before rain washed out the rest of the game.
Vondrousova picked up where she left off upon resumption on Thursday and won o💦ne game before another delay due to rain, but eventually saw out the win.
Keys, meanwhile, won in ꧑straight sets against Mayar Sherif, holding out for a 6-0 7-6 (9-7) victory.
The American cruised t🥂hrough the first game, enjoying𒆙 three breaks, but a stern fightback from Sherif almost caused some problems.
Keys held her nerve though, avoiding a decider by saving three set points to prevail🎐 on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
Vondrousova will face Chloe Paquet in the next round, while Keys will play either Sara Errani or Emma Navar🌳o.
Data Debrief: Vondrousova marches forward
The Roland Garros is the tou🅷rnament where Vondrousova has won the joint-most care♋er matches (13, equalling Indian Wells).
She is also 🎃unbeaten against opponents ranked above 100 in the WTA since the start of 2023, going 10-0 against such competitors.
