Thrilling Matches and Heroic Moments: Ninth Day at the French Open

The ninth day of the French Open featured intense matches under sunny skies in Paris. Highlights included Elena Rybakina versus Elina Svitolina and Novak Djokovic against Francisco Cerundolo. Key moments saw Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz cruising to the quarter-finals, along with memorable performances by Tsitsipas, Gauff, and others.

Highlights of the ninth day at the French Open on Monday (times GMT): 0909 PLAY UNDER WAY

Play began under sunny skies at Roland Garros, with the temperature hovering around 22 degrees Celsius (71.6°F). Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina faces Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the opening match on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in action against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo later.

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