Summary

  • Day two at French Open

  • Defending men's champion Novak Djokovic beats Yoshihito Nishioka in his opening match

  • US Open champion Emma Raducanu beats Linda Noskova 6-7 (4-7) 7-5 6-1

  • GB's Dan Evans reaches French Open second round for first time, Cameron Norrie also through

  • Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova beaten by French teenager Diane Parry

  • Britain's Harriet Dart & Heather Watson defeated in openers

  • Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka knocked out by Amanda Anisimova but Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal ease through

  • Use audio icon to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports commentary (UK only)

  1. Noskova breakspublished at 17:32 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Raducanu 4-4 Noskova*

    Nicely done by Linda Noskova! The Czech teenager breaks back for a second time in this opening set, a terrific backhand bringing her level at 4-4.

    Linda NoskovaImage source, Getty Images
  2. Break point Noskovapublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 4-3 Noskova

    Some great hitting from both players, finding the corners from the baseline.

    Noskova denies Raducanu at game point - and now the Czech has a break point.

  3. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Watson 3-6 3-5 Jacquemot *

    All that fight but it is Jacquemot who will serve for a spot in the second round as Watson just struggles under fire (and of course rain).

  4. Postpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 4-3 Noskova

    Raducanu releases a big 'come on!' as Noskova misses for 15-15, but the Czech lets fly on the backhand to edge back in front.

    Raducanu is relieved once again as she closes in and kills a point with a volley at the net to move 40-30 ahead - but Noskova sticks away a backhand for deuce.

  5. Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 4-3 Noskova

    After a bit of a wait to decide whether play should continue on Court Simonne-Mathieu, the players do return to the court.

    Raducanu serving for a 5-3 lead.

  6. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    * Raducanu 4-3 Noskova

    Naomi Cavaday
    BBC Sport tennis commentator

    The concern really with these conditions is that the line gets really slippery, as opposed to the court that can soak up quite a bit of moisture. But the balls will start to get very heavy.

    The players are getting on with it. The crowd are looking damp!

  7. Postpublished at 17:21 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 4-3 Noskova

    A brilliant forehand return from Raducanu forces deuce, but Noskova seals the hold as a Raducanu shot clips the cord and bounces out.

  8. Brolly alertpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    * Watson 3-6 3-4 Jacquemot

    Things continue to tick along on serve but Heather Watson and Elsa Jacquemot are now in a holding pattern because of the rain.

    No - wait - they are back on the court, albeit with Watson wrapped up with extra layers. Can't say we blame her! Looks chilly.

  9. Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Raducanu 4-2 Noskova*

    Noskova goes for another killer drop shot, but this time falls short as the rain begins to fall increasingly heavier.

    It hands Raducanu a 0-30 advantage, but the Czech player sends a passing shot fizzing past the Briton to pull level.

  10. 'Stunning backhand down the line'published at 17:16 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Evans 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-4 Cerundolo

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    It's a big moment for Evans - he desperately wants this win.

    Can he get over the line before the heavens open?

    What a way to win his first ever match at the French Open with a stunning backhand down the line!

  11. Postpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Raducanu 4-2 Noskova*

    Raducanu is hitting well from the back of the court and prevails in another rally to move 30-0 up on serve. Lovely! An ace wraps up a swift love hold and puts her two games to the good.

  12. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Dan Evanspublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Evans 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-4

    Dan Evans has done it! He's secured his first main-draw French Open victory at the fifth time of asking with an impressive straight-set win over Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.

    His birthday cake - he's 32 today - will taste so much sweeter and he can look forward to a second-round match against either Sweden's Mikael Ymer or Australia's James Duckworth.

  13. Postpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 3-2 Noskova

    Apparently there's some light rain beginning to fall again in Paris...

    Emma Raducanu is questioning whether play should continue for the time being, but the umpire decides there's no problem just yet.

  14. Raducanu breakspublished at 17:11 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 3-2 Noskova

    A smart serve out wide sees Noskova close to 30-40, but Raducanu does get the break this time as the early momentum swings once more!

    Emma RaducanuImage source, Getty Images
  15. Break points Raducanupublished at 17:10 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Raducanu 2-2 Noskova*

    Wonderful play from Emma Raducanu, who slots away a backhand to set up three break points.

  16. Postpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    * Watson 3-6 2-3 Jacquemot

    As can be the norm in a Heather Watson match, that early advantange crumbles away in the terre-battue, as Elsa Jacquemot breaks and consolidates to get things back on serve.

    Start nibbling those nails.

  17. Noskova breakspublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    Raducanu 2-2 Noskova*

    That's some turnaround from Noskova. From 40-0 down, the Czech 17-year-old breaks back against 10th seed Raducanu, having saved three break points in the previous game. Game on!

  18. 'Evans - a bit nervy'published at 17:07 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    * Evans 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 4-3 Cerundolo

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Evans sinks to his haunches, clenches his fist and looks to his coach. That meant something to him - from 3-0 to 3-3 when you are two sets up - you must get a bit nervy!

  19. Postpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 2-1 Noskova

    Noskova denies Raducanu a hold to love with a powerful two-handed backhand into the corner - and another gives her half a chance here just as it looked as though Raducanu was coasting to the game.

    From 40-0 down, Noskova brings up deuce with a forehand.

  20. Postpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 23 May 2022

    *Raducanu 2-1 Noskova

    Just the single break for Raducanu then, but it's still been a very promising start to her French Open debut. A forehand winner gets the Briton up and running on serve.