For Leyla Fernandez. The young Canadian (n°17) had, with Emma Raducanu, helped bring a breath of fresh air to the US Open. The rest was, as for the Briton, a little tricky. But his left-handed game has regained its vivacity, its inspiration. In the round of 16, she will meet, this Sunday at the opening on the Philippe Chatrier court, the American Amanda Anisimova (seeded n°27). “Amanda is a great player, she’s come this far a couple of times, she’s gone further in the tournament (semi-finalist in 2019), so I know she’s going to be a tough opponent. I just have to focus on myself, ”summarized the one who was, in 2019, winner of the junior tournament at Roland-Garros.

For Carlos Alcaraz. After having to erase a match point against his compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the 2nd round, Carlos Alcaraz regained his bite and his efficiency during his first appearance in the night session against the American Sebastian Korda. The Spanish phenomenon will once again be on the program for the evening match against Karen Khachanov (seeded n°21) this Sunday. “I trained with him once, watched some of his matches. I know the match will be really contested. He’s a difficult player, and that’s what I like, ”assured the young Spaniard.

For Bernabe Zapata Miralles. The Spaniard Bernabe Zapata Miralles (25 years old; 151st; from qualifying) is one of the surprises of the tournament. After having eliminated the Americans Taylor Fritz (n°13) and John Isner (n°23), he attacks Alexander Zverev (n°3). “It’s amazing to still be here, for the second week of Roland-Garros, I’m a little tired… But I’m trying to stay focused, to fight, to recover when I can, and not to think too much at the tournament, rather think about feeling good. And to fight”, summarized who will enter the Top 100 of the next ATP ranking.

For Diego Schwartzman. The Argentinian (seeded n°15) lands on the road of the racing car Novak Djokovic. The Serb won the six matches that opposed them (including three on clay) but the matches are often hung, as at Roland-Garros in the 2nd round in 2017, in 5 sets. “He’s one of the fastest players on the circuit, his best results in his career are on clay, he’s of course a tough opponent. I know him very well, we played excellent matches on different surfaces. When we play against him, we always have to expect the ball to come back. I am ready for the physical battle. I didn’t spend too much time on the pitch, I hit the balls very well, I look forward to this challenge, ”sums up the world No. 1.

For Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard (n°5) will live a unique match against Félix Auger-Aliassime. One of the coaches of the Canadiens (No. 9) is none other than his uncle Toni, the one who trained and accompanied him for most of his career. Determined not to miss a possible quarter-final against Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal (13 titles at Roland-Garros) assures: “I have zero problems with that. This is not a problem for me at all. I know the feelings we have for each other. I know he only wants the best for me. Now he helps another player. Honestly, for me, that’s no problem because I know he wants the best for me. »

The program, this Sunday. Court Philippe Chatrier (from 12 p.m.): Fernandez (CAN, 17)-Anisimova (USA, 27); Mertens (BEL, 31)-Gauff (USA, 18); Auger-Aliassime (CAN, 9)-Nadal (ESP, 5). Not before 8:45 p.m.: Khachanov (RUS, 21)-Alcaraz (ESP, 6).

Court Suzanne Lenglen (à partir de 11h) : Trevisan (ITA)-Sasnovich (BLR) ; Djokovic (SRB, 1)-Schwartzman (ARG, 15) ; ZVEREV (GER, 3)-Zapata Miralles (ESP) ; Teichmann (SUI, 23)-Stephens (USA).

Court Simonne Mathieu (11 a.m. start): Granollers (ESP, 4)-O’Mara (G-B); Zeballos (Arg)-Withrow (USA).