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New tennis couple Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya were spotted cheering each other on at their respective French Open matches. In other news, Rafael Nadal's wife Maria Francisca Perello, and baby son attended the Spaniard's first-round clash against Alexander Zverev in Paris.
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff opened up about her emotional reaction to Rafael Nadal’s potential farewell match at the clay-court Grand Slam. Donna Vekic joked about former boyfriend Stan Wawrinka's first-round victory over Andy Murray in Paris.
Also, Naomi Osaka shared her thoughts on facing Iga Swiatek in the French Open second-round clash.
On that note, here's a recap of today's top tennis news:
Tennis duo Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya cheer each other on at the French Open
Jannik Sinner received support from girlfriend Anna Kalinskaya as he defeated Christopher Eubanks 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the 2024 French Open.
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In the pictures shared on social media, Kalinskaya, who was accompanied by her coach Patricia Tarabini, can be seen cheering for the Italian from the stands.
Jannik Sinner, on the other hand, was also spotted in the stands supporting Kalinskaya during her 7-6(3), 7-5 victory over Clara Burel in the first round.
Jannik Sinner and Anna Kalinskaya both advanced to the second round, where they will face Richard Gasquet and Bianca Andreescu, respectively.
Rafael Nadal's wife Maria Francisca Perello and baby son support the Spaniard during the French Open 1R battle
Rafael Nadal's wife Maria Francisca Perello and his 19-month-old baby son were in attendance during the Spaniard's 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-3 loss against Alexander Zverev in the first round of the 2024 French Open.
Coco Gauff shares emotional reaction to Spaniard’s possible farewell at French Open
Coco Gauff revealed how she felt about Rafael Nadal's straight-set loss against Alexander Zverev in the first round at the 2024 French Open, likely his final appearance at the event.
Gauff couldn't watch the match live due to her 6-1, 6-1 victory over Julia Avdeeva in the first round. In a Tennis Channel interview, the American expressed relief that Nadal didn't cry during his speech, which would have made her cry too.
"I was watching it in the press room, but like an office and we were just watching the speech. Luckily, he didn't cry because I think if he cried, I would've cried," she said.
The 20-year-old admitted it was heartbreaking to see the 14-time champion bow out early, given his historic dominance at the tournament.
"I was getting a little bit emotional because it's literally all I've ever known my whole life is him winning here so it just sucks to see," she added.
Third seed Coco Gauff advanced to the second round where she will face Tamara Zidansek.
Donna Vekic catches up to ex-boyfriend Stan Wawrinka’s victory over Andy Murray at the French Open 1R
Donna Vekic shared a humorous perspective while watching her ex-boyfriend Stan Wawrinka's 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Andy Murray in the first round of the 2024 French Open. The 27-year-old Croatian, who was in a relationship with Wawrinka from 2015 to 2019, posted a witty remark on her Instagram story about the longevity of their rivalry, asking if it was really 2024.
"What year is it?" Vekic wrote.
Stan Wawrinka will now take on Pavel Kotov in the second round on May 29, while, Donna Vekic was granted a walkover victory as first-round opponent Lesia Tsurenko was forced to retire with injury. The Croatian will face 18th-seed Marta Kostyuk in the second round.
Naomi Osaka discusses her reaction to finding out she could play Iga Swiatek in the French Open 2R
After her 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round, Naomi Osaka discussed the possibility of facing Iga Swiatek in the next round. The Japanese expressed that it was an honor to play against the World No. 1 and that she was excited for the challenge.
"Honestly, I really did not know but then, (Laughs), after I was like why does everyone keep asking me about this draw, and I knew I was in the top half and I was like, jokingly, well it's not like it's not like I am playing Iga and then everyone got quiet and I was like ohh," Naomi Osaka said at the press conference.
"But yeah the next round is the only round I know so that’s all I am going to focus on and I am honestly really excited and I watched her a lot when I was pregnant and honestly I think it is an honor to play her in the French Open because she has won more than once here, it's like a big honor and challenge for me," she added.
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