Day 11 – Match of the Day Session: Fairytale Face -Off – Roland -Garros 2025

“I improved physically. I think I’m much stronger than two years ago, “she said after beating Daria Kasatkina a few days ago.

“I am much more positive at the moment on the field, and I think it is also one of the keys to me. And I always try to always fight for each point whatever happens. I think that for me, the two most important points that changed is that I improved physically and also mentally. ”

It is the French fairy tale against the phenomenon of adolescents. No statistics required.

Two to watch Wednesday

Court Philippe-Chatrier, First Match
Madison Keys (7) against Coco Gauff (2)

Two Americans, two Grand Chelem winners, only a handful of classification places between them – how to choose a favorite?

Their story gives an index: Madison Keys (or Maddie) won three of her five meetings and won three different surfaces. The most recent was on Madrid’s clay last year – Maddie won in three tight sets – but even then, this does not give a clear indication of what could happen in this quarter -final.

“For me, it will be a lot to try to balance things, but knowing with its ability to cover the court, you will have to win the point several times before it is finished,” said Keys.

“You also have the threat against her if, at some point, you lose in a way the control of the point, she will be the aggressor.”

These talents took Coco Gauff to the final here three years ago and the Madrid and Rome finals in the past two months.