If only one remains ... Fiona Ferro, who will face the American Kenin on Monday, is now the last Frenchwoman still in contention at Roland Garros.
This Sunday afternoon, under the sun but in a strong wind, Caroline Garcia was swept by the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina (6-1, 6-3 in 1:03).
Disturbed by the playing conditions, almost resigned as soon as she arrived on the court, the world No. 45 never entered the match.
Unlike her opponent, concentrated, applied and anxious to pass between the drops of the hecatomb which touches the seeds of the women's table.
đšđ«đ· Caroline Garcia swept 6 games to 1 in this first set by Elina Svitolina ...
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The Lyonnaise had a nightmarish first set.
She was unable to win her face-off once and placed herself on automatic watering (18 unforced errors against 6 to her rival).
The Habs conceded their service from the start of the second round (0-2) before managing to break free.
A short respite, nothing being able to prevent the companion of Gaël Monfils to break in stride and continue its inevitable march forward.
âIt was difficult for both of them with the wind,â says Svitolina.
It was the one who would adapt the fastest and that was me.
The key was to serve well because Caroline is a very good raiser.
I am very satisfied with my performance.
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Svitolina, who has never done better than a quarter-final in a Grand Slam (in Paris in 2017) now sees a beautiful picture and nice prospects open before her with the exit of Simona Halep.
For Caroline Garcia, this first Sunday in October is really to be forgotten ...