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    Jo-Wilfried Tsonga took the opening set on a tiebreak but Casper Ruud would hit back to take the lead

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    Jo-Wilfried Tsonga took the opening set on a tiebreak but Casper Ruud would hit back to take the lead

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    Follow live updates from the French Open as round one continues on the third day of play at Roland Garros. Daniil Medvedev has opened his campaign with a comfortable victory against Facundo Bagnis, who looked to be struggling with a calf injury. The US Open champion and Australian Open finalist has the chance to regain his spot at World No 1 if he advances further than Novak Djokovic in Paris, and now has his first victory since returning from hernia surgery.

    Later on, last year’s French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas should face a tougher first-round match against 20-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti, while Paula Badosa, Aryna Sabalenka and Simona Halep star on the women’s side of the draw. Home favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will also look to upset the No 8 seed Casper Ruud on what is set to be his final appearance at the French Open for the 37-year-old. Follow all the action and scores from Roland Garros, below:

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    Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 6-6 (7-0) Tsonga*

    Jo-Wilfried Tsonga takes in the applause from the crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier. It hasn’t ended the way he would have wanted but Tsonga gave them a brilliant show.

    He’s caught up in the emotion of the occasion as he delivers his final serve. A quick rally later and Casper Ruud completes his victory.

    What an afternoon, what a match, what a send-off for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:29

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    *Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 6-6 Tsonga

    Ruud is clinically closing out the match. 5-0 to him now and two Tsonga serves to come.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:27

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    Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 6-6 Tsonga*

    It’s not going to happen for Tsonga. He can’t serve, Ruud picks off both to move 3-0 in the tiebreak. It’s only a matter of time before he wins the match now.

    Such a shame for Tsonga.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:25

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    *Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 6-6 Tsonga

    Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has taken a medical timeout. His trainer has come onto the court to apply some ointment onto the sore shoulder. It will be evident straight away whether that’s made any difference.

    Ruud opens the tiebreak and wins the first point.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:24

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    Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 6-6 Tsonga*

    Tsonga’s shoulder is gone. Ruud wins the game and draws level at 6-6. The fourth set is heading to a tiebreak if Tsonga can manage it. This game has been too good to end because of an injury.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:19

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    Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 5-6 Tsonga*

    Tsonga winces after his second serve comes down with no pace on it at all. He’s in trouble here. Something has definitely tweaked as He sends down another soft serve that Ruud knocks back to win.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:17

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    *Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 5-6 Tsonga

    TSONGA BREAKS! He’ll have the serve to take the game into a fifth set.

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    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:14

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    *Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 5-5 Tsonga

    Can Ruud hold his serve? Tsonga fist pumps the air after winning the first three points to set up three break points in the 11th game of the third set.

    The umpire has to settle down the crowd. They’ll go crazy if Tsonga pulls this off.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:12

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    Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 5-5 Tsonga*

    Oh my. Ruud brings it back to deuce but a rocket serve to the backhand sends Tsonga to advantage. Another bullet serve wins him the game and the crowd go wild!

    Brilliant stuff.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:10

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    Ruud 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2, 5-4 Tsonga*

    Tsonga and Ruud trade forehand blows but Ruud snaps first and overhits one to the back of the court. 40-love.

    An attempted drop shot almost wins it for Tsonga but he flicks it onto the top of the net and it bounces back to his side of the court. 40-15.

    Michael Jones24 May 2022 16:08

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