Top seed Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep cruise through to quarter-finals; Serena Williams withdraws on Day 9 of French Open
Top seeds Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep booked their French Open quarter-final spots as Serena Williams withdrew from Roland Garros with an injury.
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Rafael Nadal stayed on course of clinching his 11th French Open title as he entered the quarter-finals with a win over Maximilian Marterer. Reuters
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Two-time French Open runner-up Simona Halep swept past Elise Mertens to reach the last-eight at Roland Garros. AFP
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Former World No 1 Angelique Kerber broke French hearts as she beat Caroline Garcia to end France’s challenge for the singles title. AFP
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Diego Schwartzman completed an incredible turnaround after losing the first two sets by beating sixth seed Kevin Anderson. Reuters
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Juan Martin del Potro stormed into his first French Open quarter-finals in six years as he beat John Isner in straight sets. Reuters
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Marin Cilic survived a late fightback from Fabio Fognini to book his French Open quarter-final spot after a five-set thriller. Reuters


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