Rybakina and Paolini Shine in Dramatic French Open Day

Day nine of the French Open saw intense action with Jasmine Paolini achieving her first Grand Slam quarter-final by defeating Elina Avanesyan. Elena Rybakina also advanced, beating Elina Svitolina. The day featured sunny weather and notable matches, including upcoming games for Novak Djokovic and other top players.

Highlights of the ninth day at the French Open on Monday (times GMT): 1103 PAOLINI SETS UP RYBAKINA QUARTER-FINAL

Italian 12th seed Jasmine Paolini fought back to beat Elina Avanesyan 4-6 6-0 6-1 and reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final. She will face fourth seed Elena Rybakina in the last eight.

1019 RYBAKINA CRUISES INTO QUARTER-FINALS Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina comfortably beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-3 to advance to the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the second time in her career.

"Really happy with the performance, she is a great fighter its difficult to beat her but I am happy to beat her," Rybakina said. "I am really proud of how I have improved in the last few years and I am happy to finally play under an open roof with good weather."

0909 PLAY UNDER WAY Play began under sunny skies at Roland Garros, with the temperature hovering around 22 degrees Celsius (71.6°F).

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