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Barty quarterfinal rained off in Paris
![Rain falls on day eleven of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 5, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images) Rain falls on day eleven of The Roland Garros 2019 French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 5, 2019. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP) (Photo credit should read CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT/AFP/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/rain-700x450.jpg)
6 June, 2019
Ash Barty is made to wait before taking on Madison Keys in the French Open quarterfinals after Wednesday's play is rained off.
Read moreAsh Barty is made to wait before taking on Madison Keys in the French Open quarterfinals after Wednesday's play is rained off.
Barty ready for Keys challenge
![ONE TO WATCH: Ash Barty is impressing many with her Roland Garros run; Getty Images ONE TO WATCH: Ash Barty is impressing many with her Roland Garros run; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/GettyImages-1153404667-700x450.jpg)
5 June, 2019
Ash Barty's impressive rise is earning widespread praise from some of the greats of the sport.
Read moreAsh Barty's impressive rise is earning widespread praise from some of the greats of the sport.
Barty surges into French Open quarterfinals
![Ash Barty progresses to a second consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros; Getty Images Ash Barty progresses to a second consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal at Roland Garros; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Barty-1-700x450.jpg)
3 June, 2019
Ash Barty is closing in on a first Australian singles triumph at the French Open in 46 years after surging into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Read moreAsh Barty is closing in on a first Australian singles triumph at the French Open in 46 years after surging into the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Aussies set to begin grass season in Surbiton
![READY TO GO: Aussie players, clockwise from top left, Ellen Perez, Kimberly Birrell, Lizette Cabrera, American Kristie Ahn and Jaimee Fourlis took part in a grass court camp in Surbiton last week. READY TO GO: Aussie players, clockwise from top left, Ellen Perez, Kimberly Birrell, Lizette Cabrera, American Kristie Ahn and Jaimee Fourlis took part in a grass court camp in Surbiton last week.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Grass-camp-700x450.jpg)
3 June, 2019
A strong Australian contingent will contest the Surbiton Trophy this week, which marks the beginning of a six-week grass court swing.
Read moreA strong Australian contingent will contest the Surbiton Trophy this week, which marks the beginning of a six-week grass court swing.
Barty’s Roland Garros momentum building
![NICE TOUCH: Australia's Ash Barty is in impressive form in Paris; Getty Images NICE TOUCH: Australia's Ash Barty is in impressive form in Paris; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/GettyImages-1147221323-700x450.jpg)
3 June, 2019
Ash Barty's winning run continues in both singles and doubles at Roland Garros.
Read moreAsh Barty's winning run continues in both singles and doubles at Roland Garros.
Barty advances to French Open fourth round
![IN FORM: Ash Barty celebrates her third round win over Andrea Petkovic in Paris; Getty Images IN FORM: Ash Barty celebrates her third round win over Andrea Petkovic in Paris; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/GettyImages-1153072366-700x450.jpg)
2 June, 2019
Ash Barty continues impressive Roland Garros run, defeating former semifinalist Andrea Petkovic in the third round.
Read moreAsh Barty continues impressive Roland Garros run, defeating former semifinalist Andrea Petkovic in the third round.
Del Potro ends Thompson’s Roland Garros run
![FOCUS: Jordan Thompson lines up a forehand in his Roland Garros third round match; Getty Images FOCUS: Jordan Thompson lines up a forehand in his Roland Garros third round match; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/GettyImages-1153052273-700x450.jpg)
2 June, 2019
Eighth-seeded Juan Martin del Potro eliminates Jordan Thompson in the French Open third round.
Read moreEighth-seeded Juan Martin del Potro eliminates Jordan Thompson in the French Open third round.
‘Beautiful’ Barty a welcome challenge for German opponent
![Ash Barty faces Andrea Petkovic in the French Open's third round; Getty Images Ash Barty faces Andrea Petkovic in the French Open's third round; Getty Images](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Barty-700x450.jpg)
1 June, 2019
As fan favourite Ash Barty prepares for her third-round appearance at the French Open, even German opponent Andrea Petkovic is full of praise.
Read moreAs fan favourite Ash Barty prepares for her third-round appearance at the French Open, even German opponent Andrea Petkovic is full of praise.
Thompson prepares for Del Potro battle
![Wounded del Potro awaits Aussie Thompson By Murray Wenzel in PARIS Jordan Thompson of Australia News Value: 2 Words: 389 Source: AAP // 1 previous versions A vulnerable Juan Martin del Potro is next on giant slayer Jordan Thompson's list as the Australian enters new grand slam territory. Thompson, the last Australian man standing in the French Open, will play the eighth-seeded Argentinian in Saturday's third round. A win would make him the first Australian male into the last 16 since Lleyton Hewitt, who did it for the fifth and final time of his career in 2007. Former US Open winner del Potro was a semi-finalist in Paris last year and his forehand remains one of the biggest weapons in tennis. But the 30-year-old is wounded, scraping through a five-set battle in the second round despite repeated visits from the trainer and heavy strapping on his knee. The tour favourite broke his kneecap last year and missed the Australian Open as a result, while del Potro has also reported hip soreness at Roland Garros this week and spent a career battling wrist injuries. Del Potro conceded all that was on his mind as he picked and chose his moments to chase Japanese opponent Yoshihito Nishioka's best efforts in the energy-sapping win. Wounded del Potro awaits Aussie Thompson
By Murray Wenzel in PARIS
Jordan Thompson of Australia
News Value: 2
Words: 389
Source: AAP // 1 previous versions
A vulnerable Juan Martin del Potro is next on giant slayer Jordan Thompson's list as the Australian enters new grand slam territory.
Thompson, the last Australian man standing in the French Open, will play the eighth-seeded Argentinian in Saturday's third round.
A win would make him the first Australian male into the last 16 since Lleyton Hewitt, who did it for the fifth and final time of his career in 2007.
Former US Open winner del Potro was a semi-finalist in Paris last year and his forehand remains one of the biggest weapons in tennis.
But the 30-year-old is wounded, scraping through a five-set battle in the second round despite repeated visits from the trainer and heavy strapping on his knee.
The tour favourite broke his kneecap last year and missed the Australian Open as a result, while del Potro has also reported hip soreness at Roland Garros this week and spent a career battling wrist injuries.
Del Potro conceded all that was on his mind as he picked and chose his moments to chase Japanese opponent Yoshihito Nishioka's best efforts in the energy-sapping win.](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Jordan-Thompson-700x450.jpg)
1 June, 2019
Jordan Thompson, the last Australian man standing at the 2019 French Open, faces Juan Martin del Potro for a place in the fourth round.
Read moreJordan Thompson, the last Australian man standing at the 2019 French Open, faces Juan Martin del Potro for a place in the fourth round.
Hon takes ‘belief’ from narrow Keys defeat
![PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 30: Priscilla Hon of Australia during her ladies singles second round match against Madison Keys of The United States during Day five of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 30: Priscilla Hon of Australia during her ladies singles second round match against Madison Keys of The United States during Day five of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/hon-1-700x450.jpg)
31 May, 2019
Australian wildcard Priscilla Hon falls to 14th seed Madison Keys in the second round of the French Open.
Read moreAustralian wildcard Priscilla Hon falls to 14th seed Madison Keys in the second round of the French Open.