Thrills and Triumphs: Highlights from the French Open Day 3

Day three of the French Open featured exciting matches and notable performances. Zheng Qinwen defeated Alize Cornet, while Elena Rybakina overcame Greet Minnen. Novak Djokovic began his title defense amid skepticism, and Naomi Osaka continued her battle. Tsitsipas, Gauff, and Swiatek had strong showings, advancing to the next rounds.

Highlights of the third day at the French Open on Tuesday (times GMT): 1130 ZHENG EASES PAST CORNET

Australian Open finalist Zheng Qinwen beat crowd favourite Alize Cornet 6-2 6-1, in the Frenchwoman's 20th and final appearance at Roland Garros, to go through the second round. 1023 RYBAKINA BEATS MINNEN

Kazakh fourth seed Elena Rybakina beat Belgium's Greet Minnen 6-2 6-3, overcoming a late fightback to ease through to the second round. PLAY UNDERWAY AT 0910 GMT

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