Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. NBA commish on Lakers: 'They'll figure it out'

Jeanie Buss and the Lakers will get it together. At least that's the expectation of NBA commissioner Adam Silver. "I know Jeanie knows how to manage a team," Silver said in a wide-ranging interview on ESPN's Get Up on Wednesday morning. "Sure, when things start to go wrong, a lot of fingers get pointed. But they'll figure it out." Durant still limited, unlikely to play in games 1-2

Kevin Durant resumed light workouts in his recovery from a calf injury, but the Golden State Warriors are not expecting the All-Star forward to be on the court for the first two games of the NBA Finals in Toronto. Durant's exercise consists of stationary shooting on his own, and head coach Steve Kerr said he's not ready for full team workouts or 5-on-5 play. Moutet carries French flag with a little help from Rafa and Roger

Corentin Moutet became the youngest French man since Gael Monfils in 2006 to reach the third round at Roland Garros on Wednesday just as old stagers Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet exited the tournament. The 20-year-old Moutet, who has recently trained with Roger Federer and spent time at Rafa Nadal's academy, pulled off an unlikely 6-3 6-1 2-6 7-5 victory over Argentine Guido Pella, the 19th seed who has won more claycourt matches than anyone else in 2019. Lauda fans brave Vienna rain for last goodbye to racing legend

Thousands of fans braved heavy rain to pay their last respects to motor racing great Niki Lauda in his home city of Vienna on Wednesday as Formula One stars past and present gathered for his funeral. The triple world champion, best remembered for his comeback from a fiery crash in 1976 that left him badly burned and scarred him for life, died last week at the age of 70. Brutal Nadal through to French Open third round

Rafa Nadal left German qualifier Yannick Maden no hope as he booked his ticket for the third round of the French Open in ruthless fashion with a 6-1 6-2 6-4 victory on Wednesday. The defending champion, chasing a record-extending 12th title at Roland Garros, powered through the first two sets before being slightly bothered in the third. Nishikori downs Tsonga to reach French Open third round

Japan's Kei Nishikori overcame a sluggish start to see off local favorite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 and reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday. The seventh seed looked tight in the opening set before finding his range on Court Philippe-Chatrier, rallying back from a break down in the fourth to advance in solid fashion. Zverev needs to find ruthless streak, says Wilander

Alexander Zverev is destined to win a Grand Slam title but how long that breakthrough takes depends on when he develops a more ruthless streak, according to one of the sport's toughest competitors Mats Wilander. The 22-year-old German fifth seed made heavy weather of beating Australian John Millman in the first round, letting slip a two-set lead before scraping home in five sets. Stephens fully committed to new coach at Roland Garros

Sloane Stephens is not only engaged to her fiance, she is now also fully committed to her new coach as she looks to win the French Open after reaching the final last year. The American seventh seed, runner-up in 2018, eased into the third round at Roland Garros on Wednesday with a 6-1 7-6(3) win over Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain. Federer continues smooth Parisian progress

Even during a clinically efficient win, Roger Federer still produced enough masterstrokes to have the French Open crowd purring as he moved past German qualifier Oscar Otte into the third round on Wednesday. The 37-year-old, welcomed back to Roland Garros with open arms after missing the last three editions, was kept on his toes throughout the Court Philippe Chatrier contest, but raised his game when needed to prevail 6-4 6-3 6-4. Law hopes to show who is boss at U.S. Women's Open

There is nothing like winning the week before a major to boost one's confidence, and Bronte Law is hoping to strike while the iron is hot and complete a quick double at the U.S. Women's Open this week. In her third season on the LPGA Tour, Law is among several young English players making their presence felt in the women's game, and is part of a seven-strong contingent from her nation at Country Club of Charleston.