NEW DELHI: Currently ranked second in the world,
Jannik Sinner
advanced to the third round of the
French Open
with a victory over
Richard Gasquet
, marking a significant achievement in his career on Wednesday.
Sinner, who has previously won the Australian Open, secured a 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win, demonstrating his prowess on the court.
This victory signifies Sinner's fourth time reaching the last 32 at the Parisian Grand Slam, underscoring his consistent performance at high-level tournaments.
As Sinner progresses in the competition, he not only aims for his second Grand Slam title but also sets his sights on ascending to the world number one ranking.
At 37 years old, Gasquet brought years of experience to the match, having made his French Open debut back in 2002, a time when Sinner was merely nine months old.
Sinner's next match poses a potential challenge as he is set to face
Pavel Kotov
, who defeated Stan Wawrinka, the 2015 Roland Garros champion, in a gruelling encounter on Wednesday.
This upcoming match is crucial for Sinner as he aims to secure a spot in the last 16, moving closer to achieving his Grand Slam aspirations.
(Inputs from Reuters)