The French Open 2025 men's and women's singles matches produced another exciting and thrilling encounters with big names such as defending champion Iga Swiatek, world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka and Holger Rune taking part in the earlier matches of the day. The highlight of the men's singles was when number 10 seed Holger Rune was caught up in a 5-set match against Halys on the day.
Holger Rune survives past Halys
World No. 10 Holger Rune secured a hard-fought victory over France's Quentin Halys in a five-set thriller at the 2025 French Open. Rune, who had previously defeated Halys in a similar fashion at Wimbledon, came from behind to win 4-6, 6-2, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, showcasing his resilience and tactical adaptability. Despite the challenging conditions and the fervent support for Halys, Rune maintained his composure, breaking Halys' serve in the decisive fifth set to clinch the match.