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
Two-time French Open runner-up Simona Halep swept past Elise Mertens to reach the last-eight at Roland Garros. AFP
Former World No 1 Angelique Kerber broke French hearts as she beat Caroline Garcia to end France's challenge for the singles title. AFP
Diego Schwartzman completed an incredible turnaround after losing the first two sets by beating sixth seed Kevin Anderson. Reuters
Juan Martin del Potro stormed into his first French Open quarter-finals in six years as he beat John Isner in straight sets. Reuters
Marin Cilic survived a late fightback from Fabio Fognini to book his French Open quarter-final spot after a five-set thriller. Reuters