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Altmaier and Zverev Propel German Men into French Open Round of 16

Third-round victory over an ailing Hamad Medjedovic propelled Altmaier into the last 16, setting up a clash with Frances Tiafoe or Sebastian Korda.

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Daniel Altmaier in seinem Achtelfinal-Match
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Overview

  • Altmaier recovered from a first-set loss to defeat Medjedovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 and reach his second French Open fourth round.
  • Medjedovic’s mid-match medical timeout and circulatory distress in 30°C heat disrupted his play and shifted momentum to Altmaier.
  • Altmaier and world No. 3 Alexander Zverev are the only German men remaining in the singles draw.
  • Zverev is scheduled to face Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in Saturday’s round-of-16 opener on Court Philippe Chatrier.
  • World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Iga Swiatek also advanced to the women’s last 16 without dropping a set.