Cameron Norrie kicks off day three at Roland Garros with a superb match-up against Daniil Medvedev on Court Simonne Mathieu. The Brit has been struggling of late and comes up against the men’s 11th seed in a first round clash that could not be more difficult.
Over on Court Philippe-Chatrier Coco Gauff begins her quest to win the French title having been the beaten finalist on the last two clay tournaments, the Madrid and Italian Opens. She faces off against Australia’s Olivia Gadecki around midday in the match preceding Novak Djokovic’s return to Roland Garros.
The 38-year-old has won here three times previously and hopes to add to that tally since ending his coaching partnership with Andy Murray. A poor start to the season means Djokovic comes into the tournament as somewhat of an underdog with questions remaining about a potential decline.
Jack Draper is also in search of a strong run in the French Open and is up fourth on Suzanne Lenglen. Mattia Bellucci will be a tough opponent but Draper is proving to be an able performer on clay and has hopes of reaching the latter stages.
Follow all the latest updates, scores, results and analysis from Roland Garros below:
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-4 Cameron Norrie* – BREAK!This is better from Medvedev. He was on the brink of having a full argument with his coach but has composed himself in the slight break of play.
He clinically moves to 40-15 but unforced errors bring Norrie back into the game at deuce.
Another mistake up at the net offers up a break point to Norrie. Medvedev comes forward again and messes up at the net!
Another break.
Mike Jones27 May 2025 11:26
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-3 Cameron NorrieCameron Norrie is in control of the match and set as Daniil Medvedev is visibly annoyed.
Norrie is sticking to his own game and taking it point-by-point.
At 30-0 up, Norrie hits the net and moves over to wipe his racket grip with a towel.
An attempted lob from Medvedev brings the Brit a third point in the game. Norrie serves put wide, Medvedev can’t return and Norrie secures the break of serve.
Mike Jones27 May 2025 11:21
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-2 Cameron Norrie* – BREAKNorrie is getting his forehand to land with regularity which, in turn, is causing Medvedev to grow ever frustrated.
The Russian remains determined to play with a deft touch and matches Norrie up to deuce.
He attempts a volley at the net but Norrie’s return is too quick to control and the Brit picks up advantage.
Norrie then smashes a forehand to win and break!
Mike Jones27 May 2025 11:18
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-1 Cameron NorrieCameron Norrie will be peachy after that first set. He’s playing well and will want to capitalise on that.
Norrie opens up the second set but it is Medvedev who goes on the attack. He comes up to the net and wins the first point with a volley.
The Russian then lines up a whipped forehand down the line and, just, lands it too long.
Norrie has the better of him in the next rally. Medvedev approaches again to meet a drop shot but Norrie smokes the ball past him.
The Brit gets a friendly bounce and then holds serve.
Mike Jones27 May 2025 11:12
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 0-0 Cameron Norrie
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*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 Cameron Norrie – SET!Norrie pulls out the fist pump as Medvedev goes wide. The first point of this crucial game goes to the Brit.
The second is Medvedev’s as Norrie pushes a forehand too long. 15-15.
Both men trade points again but Norrie strikes first with a risky approach to the net. He volleys back a passing winner which gets Medvedev yelling in frustration.
At set point, the rally goes long. Both men keep the ball in play and work each other side-to-side.
Norrie targets the backhand and Medvedev finds the net!
Norrie comes from 5-4 down to win the first set!
Mike Jones27 May 2025 11:04
*Daniil Medvedev 5-6 Cameron NorrieNorrie is under pressure. After getting back in the net he’s facing break point and has to save it.
A wayward first serve allows Medvedev to attack the second one. Both players are slightly timid but Norrie takes the risk. He forces Medvedev to the left then spanks home a volley from the net.
Deuce.
Norrie takes the next point from the serve and holds thanks to a drop shot at the net!
Norrie is now one game away from winning the first set.
Mike Jones27 May 2025 10:58
Daniil Medvedev 5-5 Cameron Norrie* – BREAK!Medvedev finds the net in the first rally which gets Norrie skipping on his tip toes.
The Brit then rolls his wrists over a forehand sent across court. The ball bounces slightly higher and Medvedev finds the net again.
The Russian’s response is to fling down an ace to bring the game to 15-30.
A double fault opens the door massively for Norrie. Two break points and the crowd noise rises.
Break! Norrie peppers the forehand and forces Medvedev deep. The Russian hooks one too long and the first set is back on serve.
Mike Jones27 May 2025 10:53
*Daniil Medvedev 5-4 Cameron NorrieNorrie keeps himself in the set with a firm service game and one or two cheeky shots.
The Brit is holding on here but must win the next game. Can he force Medvedev onto the back foot?
Mike Jones27 May 2025 10:49
Daniil Medvedev 5-3 Cameron Norrie*A noteworthy worry for Norrie is how he has been unable to accurately place his returns when responding to Medvedev drop shots.
The Russian has employed them at crucial times which is hindering Norrie’s efforts to get back into this set.
Medvedev comes forward and smashes back a volley to move within one game of winning the first set.
Mike Jones27 May 2025 10:45
