She had a small sign at the end of the match towards the band of spectators who came to support her loudly for her entry into the Strasbourg tournament. Caroline Garcia found her public, and even the public as the stands have often been deserted lately, and managed to take advantage of it by signing a convincing victory against Zarina Diyas (7-5, 6-2). It will be at the rendezvous of the round of 16.
– –
This meeting, the Frenchwoman knew how to make it easier at the end of the first set. Her opponent was leading 40-0 and with three balls to take the two players to the decisive game, but Garcia ultimately decided otherwise. Raising the tone, she scored the next five points to win this initial round and, from there, largely dominated the exchanges on the Patrice-Dominguez court.
– –
Dodin gives up
More impactful in return and more relaxed on her forehand, she quickly broke away in the second set to go for the victory after 1:21 of play. “My physical condition is improving week by week, so it’s very positive for my confidence, she said at the end of the match. I think I can give more energy on the court so I can’t wait to play the rest of this tournament and then do it next week. “
– –
She now has an appointment with Barbora Krejcikova who took advantage of the retirement of Océane Dodin to climb to the second round. After qualifying, the second Frenchwoman of the day felt a tension and preferred not to take risks so close to Roland-Garros.
– – .
