Unheralded Aussie Adam Walton achieved a significant milestone by reaching the second round of the French Open for the first time after a thrilling five-set victory over German qualifier Maximilian Marterer, finishing 7-6(4) 4-6 6-3 2-6 6-2. This match, lasting three hours and 37 minutes, not only marked Walton’s first singles win at Roland Garros but also set him up for a second-round matchup against No. 17 seed Andrey Rublev. Meanwhile, fellow Australian Olivia Gadecki lost to second seed Coco Gauff, who humorously noted she had forgotten her racquets before the match.
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West Coast Eagles defender Reuben Ginbey in strife after heavy landing
West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey suffered a significant scare after landing heavily on his back during a marking contest against Brodie Grundy, prompting immediate concern as he rolled on the turf in pain. Despite briefly returning to play, he was soon substituted, while fellow players Rhett Bazzo and Matt Flynn also faced injuries, though the team celebrated Jacob Newton's first AFL goal. Want More Context? 🔎
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