5 Live Sport: All About… French Open

Could we see a qualifier win a Grand Slam for just the second time? Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Abigail Johnson have reaction to Maja Chwalinska moving one step closer to emulating Emma Raducanu with an imperious victory over Diana Shnaider in the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
Meanwhile, eighth seed Mirra Andreeva also made a Grand Slam final for the first time, dropping just four games in beating the in-form Marta Kostyuk. We hear from Andreeva on how she’s changed her mentality to take her game to the next level.
TIMECODES
0:45 Composed Chwalinska reaches the final
04:00 Chwalinska’s tactics
05:50 Andreeva makes her first Grand Slam final
07:20 Andreeva’s mentality
09:00 The impact of Conchita Martinez

Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Jamie Murray as World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka becomes the latest big name upset at this year’s French Open after defeat to Diana Schnaider.
Did Sabalenka want it too much? They discuss that, Shnaider’s remarkable turnaround, and the opportunity ahead for qualifier Maja Chwalińska who beat Anna Kalinskaya to book her place in the final four.
Matteo Arnaldi reflects on setting up an all-Italian semi-final against Flavio Cobolli after they came through their quarter finals.
And Yannik Noah shares his excitement for the next generation of players coming through including Moise Kouame, who captured the imagination of French fans at Roland Garros with his run to the third round.
Timecodes:
00:24 – Aryna Sabalenka on her quarter final exit
11:02 – Diana Shnaider on her remarkable comeback
16:43 – Matteo Arnaldi interview
24:46 – Felix Auger-Aliassime reflects on a painful exit to Flavio Cobolli
32:30 – Yannik Noah on Moise Kouame

Gigi Salmon is joined by Russell Fuller, Naomi Broady and Daniela Hauntuchova react to Jakub Mensik’s thrilling three set win over Joao Fonseca to reach the French Open semi-finals. What does that mean for Alexander Zverev, the highest seed remaining in the men’s draw, who awaits in the final four?
Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk discusses competing against the backdrop of war at home as she and Mirra Andreeva book their semi-final spots from an all-eastern European last eight.
Plus, is the role of weight-loss medication in Serena William’s return to competitive tennis a concern for the sport?
Timecodes:
00:07 – A statement performance from Jakub Mensik
03:57 – Does Zverev’s mental scar tissue give Mensik the upper hand?
05:15 – Marta Kostyuk on dealing with the mental strain of the war in Ukraine
09:01 – The strength of eastern European women’s tennis
14:58 – Serena William’s return

Katie Smith, Russell Fuller and Grand Slam winning doubles coach Dan Kiernan react to world number one Aryna Sabalenka booking her place in the quarterfinals with victory of Naomi Osaka in the night match. Plus, we hear from Matteo Berrettini who is back in the last 8 of a Slam after years of injury troubles.
TIMECODES
01'10: The first women’s night match at Roland‑Garros for three years
08'12: Will Sabalenka go all the way?
11'11: Quarter‑final lineup
12'04: Berrettini the oldest remaining man in the draw
13'16: Berrettini post‑injury discussion

Russell Fuller and Ryan Harrison react to the biggest stories from Day 8 at Roland Garros.
Teenage Brazilian Joao Fonseca backed up his stunning win over Novak Djokovic with another impressive performance - this time against 2-time finalist Casper Ruud to reach the quarter finals.
In the women's draw, 4-time champion Iga Swiatek's struggles continue as she's beaten by Marta Kostyuk - meaning there'll be a new winner in both singles draws at this year's French Open.
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TIMECODES:
00:19 - Fonseca through
02:58 - Mensik comes through another marathon match
04:37 - Jodar sets up Zverev clash
08:02 - Swiatek dumped out by Kostyuk
14:09 - Round up of other results