June 1, 2019 8:13 AM
French Open: Federer reaches fourth round, Pliskova crashes out
In Tennis, world number two Karolina Pliskova has made a shock third round exit at the French Open, the second Grand Slam of the season, in Paris. The Czech, who was the semi-finalist in 2017, lost to world number 31 Petra Martic of Croatia, 3-6, 3-6. Ukrainian ninth seed Elina Svitolina also crashed out after losing to 19th placed Garbine Muguruza of Spain, 3-6, 3-6. Defending champion Rafael Nadal, third seed Roger Federer, Kei Nishikori and Sloane Stephens were among those who advanced to the...