Summary

  1. Goodbye!published at 21:30 British Summer Time 3 June

    That's all from us. Make sure you're following us for the conclusion of the quarter-finals of this year's French Open.

    Should be a cracker. See ya then!

  2. Bublik's rise from Vegas refresh to Sinner showdownpublished at 21:28 British Summer Time 3 June

    Harry Poole
    BBC Sport

    Alexander Bublik celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    The best moment of Alexander Bublik's life came after the most desperate position of his career.

    The 27-year-old has always had a complicated relationship with tennis, stating he hated the sport "with all my heart" in a 2020 interview.

    After losing eight of his first 10 matches in 2025 and spiralling down the rankings, his coach suggested a new approach.

    It was unconventional, to say the least. But the decision to practise less and head to Las Vegas has worked wonders.

    On Wednesday, Bublik will look to extend his remarkable, unexpected French Open run by stunning world number one Jannik Sinner to reach a first Grand Slam semi-final.

    He has already upset top-10 players Jack Draper and Alex de Minaur - all just weeks after he wanted to quit for good.

    "My coach suggested a trip to Vegas. He's like, if you [continue to] play like this, we're just going to be out of tennis, [out] of the conversation," Bublik said.

    "I said OK, if it goes well, it goes well. If not, thank you very much, tennis."

    It's safe to say it worked.

  3. Postpublished at 21:26 British Summer Time 3 June

    My good friend Harry Poole's got a one-to-watch tomorrow...

  4. Wednesday's order of playpublished at 21:24 British Summer Time 3 June

    The four remaining quarter-final matches in the men's and women's singles will be played on Wednesday, all on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

    There's an all-American tie between Madison Keys and Coco Gauff to kick things off at 10:00 BST, while Novak Djokovic - who remains in pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam singles title - takes on Alexander Zverev in Wednesday's evening-session match from 19:15 BST.

    Wednesday order of play
  5. What happened on Tuesday at Roland Garros?published at 21:22 British Summer Time 3 June

    Aryna SabalenkaImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 21:21 British Summer Time 3 June

    There we go. What a win. In the end it was almost entirely one-way traffic.

    Anyway, shall we go through the other storylines from today, before myself and Millie say goodbye?

  7. 'I always think that I really want to go far in this tournament'published at 21:20 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-6 Alcaraz

    Speaking about reaching the French Open semi-finals once again, Carlos Alcaraz said: "I always say that this tournament is so special to me. Every time that I come here, every year it feels special. Before the tournament begins, I always think that I really want to go far in this tournament just to feel the energy of the people match after match.

    "I'm really happy to be in the semi-finals again, for the third time in a row. I'm trying to enjoy this moment and hopefully keep it going.

    "It's always fun playing here in Paris. I know the crowd wanted to watch more tennis so I have to say sorry about that. I had to do my work! But once again, it's great to play in front of all of you. I just feel great because the energy is amazing match after match. Thank you so much for coming and supporting me."

  8. 'One of those matches where I could close my eyes and everything went in'published at 21:18 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-6 Alcaraz

    World number two Carlos Alcaraz speaking on Court Philippe-Chatrier after progressing to the semi-finals: "It was one of those matches where I could close my eyes and everything went in. It was like my feeling today was unbelievable. I was trying to give every shot my 100%, no matter what it was. I wasn't thinking about anything else, I was just hitting forward.

    "Today was one of those matches where everything went in. I'm just pleased with everything, it was unbelievable.

    "We are in a quarter-final of Roland Garros and these matches are never easy. I have played against Tommy [Paul] many times and every match has been difficult. He has beaten me twice and that helped me at the beginning of the match to just focus on my tennis. I didn't want to let him get into the match again so I was trying to keep focused."

  9. 'Tonight was a statement'published at 21:16 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-6 Alcaraz

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    It was magnificent from Carlos Alcaraz - I don't know why he gets all this criticism because he won in Rome leading up to this event and he has won every match so far playing his best tennis.

    The after-burners are on now. From the quarter-finals, these big players know how to lift their games.

    Tonight was a statement: 'Lorenzo Musetti be careful, I'm back!'

  10. Postpublished at 21:14 British Summer Time 3 June

    He also adds: "I'm sorry you wanted to watch more tennis, I had to do my work!"

    That gets a big laugh.

  11. Postpublished at 21:12 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-6 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz says the French Open is "so special" to him. He says he's simply really happy to be in the semi-finals and will try to enjoy this moment.

    You deserve it Carlos, you were sensational today.

  12. Postpublished at 21:10 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-6 Alcaraz

    Carlos Alcaraz will play Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals on Friday.

  13. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Alcarazpublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-6 Alcaraz

    It's done. In one hour and 34 minutes, it's all over.

    Carlos Alcaraz never let up as he cruises into the semi-final with a forehand winner down the line.

    The second seed didn't blink once. He's looking unstoppable.

  14. Match points Alcarazpublished at 21:07 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    Complete control. Alcaraz brings up three match points with a sharp backhand volley at the net. So, so easy!

  15. Postpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    Groans from the crowd - and from Paul. Another error takes us to 30-0.

    Tommy Paul reactsImage source, Getty Images
  16. 'Alcaraz is going to need to save that energy!'published at 21:06 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    I think Carlos Alcaraz wants to be more efficient in this match because he knows that against Lorenzo Musetti he is going to have to play at his highest level.

    The Italian has really impressed me this year, so Alcaraz is going to need to save that energy!

  17. Alcaraz serving for the matchpublished at 21:06 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    Just long, Tommy Paul steps into a forehand but gets too much strength on an effort down the line. 15-0.

  18. Alcaraz breakspublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 3 June

    Paul 0-6 1-6 4-5 Alcaraz*

    Alcaraz is almost there! He's been playing with a smile on his face and his grin gets even wider when he sees a tired second serve from Paul which he hammers down the line.

  19. Break point savedpublished at 21:03 British Summer Time 3 June

    *Paul 0-6 1-6 4-4 Alcaraz

    Oh that is good! Properly decent tennis from both players as Alcaraz somehow gets to a pass, but Paul finishes things off at the net. 30-40.

  20. 'Alcaraz is just not letting up right now'published at 21:03 British Summer Time 3 June

    *Paul 0-6 1-6 4-4 Alcaraz

    Andrea Petkovic
    Former world number nine on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds

    Even now that we are four games apiece, it still feels like Carlos Alcaraz has had chances in every single one of Tommy Paul's service games.

    It's not so much been the case the other way round - and Carlos is just not letting up right now. It's very impressive tonight.

    Carlos Alcaraz plays a forehandImage source, Getty Images