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French Open Draws - Swiatek vs. Ostapenko could be ON!

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French Open Draws - Swiatek vs. Ostapenko could be ON!

The Tennis Podcast›
May 21, 20261:07:04

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Catherine Whitaker, David Law and Matt Roberts are in Paris where the Roland Garros draws have taken place as players plan to protest the prize money on offer by limiting their media commitments.

Part one - Carlos Alcaraz is out of Wimbledon (00:00 - 12:57) Our reaction, what it means for Alcaraz, and what it means for men’s tennis.

Part two - Roland Garros draws. (12:57 - 50:07) We break down the main headlines from Thursday’s draw ceremony at The Orangerie. Is this the year Jelena Ostapenko vs Iga Swiatek finally happens here? Which round one matches pop off the page? And can anyone possibly stop Jannik Sinner?

Part three - Players plan media walk out to protest Grand Slam prize money (50:07) How effective could the planned action be?

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