Day 4 Drama at French Open: Tsitsipas Triumphs, Kenin Cruises, Rain Halts Play

On the fourth day of the French Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Daniel Altmaier in a thrilling match. Sofia Kenin also secured a win against Caroline Garcia. The day saw interruptions due to rain, affecting other matches. The highlight reel continues with ongoing excitement and unexpected turns at Roland Garros.

Highlights of the fourth day at the French Open on Wednesday (times GMT): 1154 TSITSIPAS OVERCOMES UNDERDOG ALTMAIER

Former French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas beat German Daniel Altmaier 6-3 6-2 6-7(2) 6-4 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen in two hours and 43 minutes. "It's all about figuring it out. I was down on the score but I didn't give up," the Greek said about coming from a break down in the fourth set. "The way I've come back before inspired me here. The atmosphere here was the cherry on the cake."

1135 KENIN BREEZES PAST GARCIA Former Australian Open Champion and French Open finalist Sofia Kenin breezed into the third round with a convincing 6-3 6-3 victory over home hope Caroline Garcia.

"Yes, I am super happy it means a lot that I won today, Garcia is an amazing player. I am sorry for winning," the American said. "I am putting in the hard work and it's paying off, merci." Rain has suspended play on the outside courts with the delay for extended by an additional hour.

American Brandon Nakashima held a narrow lead of 6-5 against Polish eighth seed Hubert Hurkacz on Court Simonne-Mathieu before play was interrupted due to weather conditions. PLAY UNDER WAY AT 0912 GMT

Play began under cloudy skies at Roland Garros, with the temperature lingering around 16 degrees Celsius (60.8°F). READ MORE:

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