Summary

  • Fourth round of men's and women's singles continues on day nine of French Open

  • World number one Aryna Sabalenka plays fellow four-time major winner Naomi Osaka in night session - listen live on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra from 19:15 BST

  • First women's singles match to be scheduled in French Open's night-time slot since 2023

  • Felix Auger-Aliassime and Matteo Berrettini both win in straight sets to reach quarter-finals of men's draw

  • Serena Williams will return to tennis after absence of nearly four years in doubles event at Queen's next week

Live Reporting

Elizabeth Botcherby and Bobbie Jackson

  1. The live text and radio coverage is going to pause for a little while now - it'll resume just before the night-session match between Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka, which is scheduled to get under way at about 19:15 BST.

  2. Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 6-1 Tabilo

    Felix Auger-Aliassime is keeping some pretty good company.

    Since the start of the North American hard court swing last season, only two players have claimed more ATP-level match wins than Auger-Aliassime (47) - Jannik Sinner (69) and Alexander Zverev (54).

    He's also leading Carlos Alcaraz (45) for wins over that period!

  3. 'A dream since I was a child'

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 6-1 Tabilo

    Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime shakes hands with Chile's Alejandro Tabilo after winning their fourth roundReuters

    Felix Auger-Aliassime, speaking on court after his fourth-round win: "It has been a dream since I was a child.

    "Since I was 12 or 13 it has always been a dream for me to get this far. I am a French-speaking guy - I can say I am very, very happy to get your support and I hope I will have your support until the end.

    "I do feel like I am at home. There is always a great connection between Canada and France.

    "It was a very good match for me, a perfect scenario.

    "Every day we have to wonder how we get to feel what the opponent will be doing. To finish today so quickly on this court in such a matter is brilliant for me."

    Auger-Aliassime spoke in French during his post-match press conference - this is a translation from coverage on TNT Sports.

  4. Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 6-1 Tabilo

    It's the fifth time Felix Auger-Aliassime has reached the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam.

    Auger-Aliassime's previous best run at the French Open was the fourth round.

    He's one of just three top-10 seeds remaining in the men's singles draw - could this be the year he wins a Grand Slam title?

  5. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Auger-Aliassime

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    Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrates after winning against Chile's Alejandro TabiloGetty Images

    And that's it!

    With some many top-10 seeds falling, Felix Auger-Aliassime ensures he doesn't suffer the same fate.

    A comprehensive performance from the Canadian to race through the third set.

  6. Match point Auger-Aliassime

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 5-1 Tabilo*

    Alejandro Tabilo doesn't look like he wants to be out there any longer.

    At 30-30, Tabilo rushes his serve and then his return is long.

  7. 'Berrettini is a beast'

    Cerundolo 3-6 6-7 (2-7) 6-7 (6-8) Berrettini

    Ken Skupski
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    Matteo Berrettini is a great character, and he gets the crowd involved. He is a beast of a man.

  8. game, set and match

    Game, set and match - Berrettini

    Cerundolo 3-6 6-7 (2-7) 6-7 (6-8) Berrettini

    Italy's Matteo Berrettini reacts to a pointGetty Images

    What a story - Matteo Berrettini, after so many injury setbacks, is into the quarter-final of a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2022 US Open.

    Juan Manuel Cerundolo had three set points in the third-set tie-break but the Italian won five points in a row to seal a straight-set win.

  9. Auger-Aliassime holds

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 5-1 Tabilo*

    Felix Auger-Aliassime is racing to the finish line.

    A couple of successive aces get him to 40-0.

    Alejandro Tabilo returns the next one but it looks like he used up his remaining energy reserves in the last set as he sends long to hand over the game.

    Tabilo is serving to stay in the match.

  10. *Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 4-1 Tabilo

    Abigail Johnson
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    Much more comprehensive from Felix Auger-Aliassime.

  11. Auger-Aliassime gets double break

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    Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime reactsReuters

    Felix Auger-Aliassime senses the end is in sight and that Alejandro Tabilo is tiring.

    The Canadian goes back to his trusty drop shot and Tabilo's fatigued legs aren't getting there.

    One-way traffic now.

  12. Break point Auger-Aliassime

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 3-1 Tabilo*

    The problems keep coming for Alejandro Tabilo as he sends long and offers Felix Auger-Aliassime the chance to go two breaks up.

  13. Deuce

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 3-1 Tabilo*

    Alejandro Tabilo is starting to look a little dejected now. The Chilean returns into the net and turns away to vent his frustration.

    A really cute drop shot winner from Felix Auger-Aliassime for 0-30 is not going to help Tabilo's mood either. Auger-Aliassime almost pulls off the same trick again but it falls just short for 15-30.

    It's a good recovery from Tabilo, though, as he wins another two points in a row for 40-30 until a laboured backhand takes them to deuce.

  14. Auger-Aliassime holds to love

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    Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime plays a forehandGetty Images

    And the momentum keeps building for Felix Auger-Aliassime.

    Four successive aces does the job. So dominant.

    Is there a way back into this set for Alejandro Tabilo?

  15. Auger-Aliassime breaks

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    Felix Auger-Aliassime doesn't need a couple of chances - he takes it at the first attempt.

    That is a major early blow for Alejandro Tabilo in this third set.

  16. Break points Auger-Aliassime

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 1-1 Tabilo*

    Felix Auger-Aliassime is flying now.

    The Canadian races to a 40-15 lead and has two opportunities to break.

  17. Auger-Aliassime holds

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 1-1 Tabilo*

    Felix Auger-Aliassime looks so calm out there.

    A couple of successive aces get the Canadian to 40-0.

    He can't make it three in a row, despite his best efforts, but gets the hold to love when Alejandro Tabilo returns into the net.

  18. Tabilo holds

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    Alejandro Tabilo of Chile plays a forehandGetty Images

    Alejandro Tabilo needs a big opening service game here to settle the nerves.

    Felix Auger-Aliassime isn't playing ball, though, as they go point-for-point to 30-30. Tabilo eventually grabs control of the game and gets the hold with a booming forehand.

  19. Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 0-0 Tabilo*

    In theory, Alejandro Tabilo should be the fresher of the two out there today. Tabilo got a walkover in round two and had only played a total of seven sets before today.

    Felix Auger-Aliassime, meanwhile, has accumulated over 11 hours of time on court across 13 sets over the past week.

    But the Canadian already has two sets in the bag as he eyes a place in the quarter-finals.

  20. 'Rock solid'

    Auger-Aliassime 6-3 7-5 0-0 Tabilo*

    Ken Skupski
    Former British player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

    A great point from Felix Auger-Aliassime. Rock solid on such a crucial point.

    Alejandro Tabilo did well on his service games, but sometimes that can go against you in the crucial moments.