In this episode of "Tennis Traverse," host Ivy Zhang delivers an in-depth recap of the Roland Garros (French Open) tournament. She covers standout moments from both the women’s and men’s draws, analyzes key matches and player performances, and shares her excitement over the thrilling finals—especially Carlos Alcaraz’s dramatic victory. Ivy also discusses issues like women’s match scheduling and encourages listener engagement on social media.
Time stamps:
Women's First Round Highlights (00:02:33)
Women's Second Round Highlights (00:06:36)
Women's Third Round Highlights (00:09:02)
Women's Fourth Round Highlights (00:11:28)
Women's Quarterfinals (00:15:09)
Women's Semifinals (00:19:06)
Women's Final (00:21:43)
Night Session Controversy (00:25:26)
Transition to Men's Tournament (00:27:52)
Men's Fourth Round Highlights (00:27:52)
Men's Quarterfinals (00:30:30)
Men's Semifinals (00:36:31)
Men's Final (00:38:57)
Links mentioned:
Naomi Osaka vs Paula Badosa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmcEyzi4EN4&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Iga Swiatek vs. Elean Rybakina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-1Q8LZPa78&ab_channel=Roland-Garros
Victoria Mboko vs. Qinwen Zheng: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nllt1ytdiXQ&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Elina Svitolina vs. Jasmine Paolini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isVcqbIuZRc&ab_channel=Roland-Garros
Lois Boisson vs. Mirra Andreeva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrW0yKO8wKU&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Iga Swiatek vs. Aryna Sabalenka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1POyylMQWrw&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Coco Gauff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDp7g1HPeGI&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Lorenzo Musetti vs. Holger Rune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THz_mlsJdSc&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Alexander Bublik vs. Jack Draper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBZ76B-Kprw&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Lorenzo Musetti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npCbcBURQfA&ab_channel=HouseofHighlights
Jannik Sinner vs. Novak Djokovic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-2SF4t8Up4&ab_channel=Roland-Garros
Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8s9Kjb9d94&ab_channel=Houseo
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