For the third time in her career, Caroline Garcia has reached the second week at Roland Garros. She went for this result in courage (1-6, 6-4, 7-5) against Elise Mertens, 20th in the world. La Lyonnaise, who has long feared the Philippe-Chatrier court, has definitely adopted it. Very encouraged by the public (thin but enthusiastic), she succeeded in reversing a situation very badly embarked.
She concludes with her sixth match point
After a catastrophic first set where she multiplied unforced errors (15), the 45th in the world calmed down and the break made at 1-1 in the second set put her head straight. More mobile, she began to regain confidence despite a breakout at 4-3 to finish the second round with a bang. The beautiful dynamic of the Belgian, who achieved a great recovery, withered and the French took control of the match. It was still necessary to conclude … After the “Ola” (yes it is possible!) At 5-4 service to follow, she offered herself three match points.
A little trembling on one side and more relaxation on the other dampened the enthusiasm of the public. But at 5-5, Caroline Garcia had the merit of staying on her course of action, the aggressiveness (a good return, a winning forehand, a winning passing and a winning volley) to break again. It was still necessary to conclude at 6-5 … After having dismissed a debreaking ball at 30-40 on a large rounded backhand, she alternated the very highs (two aces) and the very low to end up letting her joy burst. by seeing the opposing backhand come out on his sixth match point.
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