Monday, May 27, 2019

French Open: Konta v Lottner - radio & text






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By Emma Sanders


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  • suffered a shock 6-4 6-2 defeat to world number 81 Anastasia Potapova.

    But Roger Federer made a winning return to the French Open with a dominant first-round victory over Lorenzo Sonego.


    The Swiss 20-time Grand Slam winner, playing at Roland Garros for the first time in four years, beat the Italian 6-2 6-4 6-4.


    And Ukrainian ninth seed Elina Svitolina overcame a tricky first-round draw by beating seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams in straight sets.




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    British female number oneJohanna Kontais up first against German qualifier Antonia Lottner on Court 7.


    Konta, seeded 26, has failed to win a game at Roland Garros so far but comes into the tournament in good form.


    World number twoRafael Nadalalso faces a German qualifier in Yannick Hanfmann on Philippe-Chatrier, before top seedNovak Djokovicis up against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz.


    Then it’s over to Court 1 where British men’s number oneKyle Edmundtakes on Frenchman Jeremy Chardy.


    Kiki Bertens,Serena Williams,Caroline Wozniacki,Stan WawrinkaandDominic Thiemare among those in action elsewhere.




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    Hello!


    Welcome back to the second day of French Open action. Lots going on today and plenty of British interest, as well as a few big names.


    Here’s what’s coming up…





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