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French Open 2026 begins third day of play at Roland Garros

Tennis players competed on day three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros amid elevated temperatures. Matches included several seeded players and qualifiers facing early-round opponents.

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The third day of the 2026 French Open opened at Roland Garros with matches scheduled across multiple courts under hot conditions. Several seeded players began their campaigns.

Daniil Medvedev trailed Adam Walton 4-2 in the opening set of their match. Walton later won the first set 6-2. Other early results included Alexei Popyrin leading Zachary Svajda 6-3, Donna Vekic ahead 5-2 against Alice Tubello, and Tallon Griekspoor tied 3-3 with Matteo Arnaldi.

Additional matches featured Linda Noskova against Maria Sakkari, Cameron Norrie versus Daniel Vallejo, and Naomi Osaka taking on Laura Siegemund. Further contests involved Alexandre Muller against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jacob Fearnley meeting Juan Manuel Cerundolo, and Ana Kalinskaya facing Loïs Boisson. Felix Auger-Aliassime played Daniel Altmaier, while Marin Cilic met Moise Kouame.

Madison Keys, Jess Pegula, Sascha Bublik, and Learner Tien were also scheduled.

Key Facts

French Open day three
Matches played at Roland Garros
Medvedev vs Walton
Walton won first set 6-2
Heat conditions
Elevated temperatures reported during play

Potential Impact

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    Players may adjust pacing and hydration strategies in response to heat.

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