French Open 2022: 5 must-watch 2R matches on Day 5 ft. Jannik Sinner vs Roberto Carballes Baena, Simona Halep vs Zheng Qinwen & more
The likes of Iga Swiatek, Simona Halep, Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner will take to court on day five to close out the second-round action at the 2022 French Open.
Top players like Maria Sakkari and Petra Kvitova continued to fall by the wayside, losing in the round of 64 to Karolina Muchova and Petra Kvitova, respectively.
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Home hopes Alize Cornet, Caroline Garcia and Gilles Simon will also be in action on Court Philippe-Chatrier. On that note, here are five must-watch second-round matches on Day 5:
#1 Jannik Sinner vs Roberto Carballes Baena
Jannik Sinner came through a straightforward 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 win over Bjorn Fratangelo in his opening-round match, but should expect a tougher contest against claycourt specialist Roberto Carballes Baena.
Carballes Baena's best result at a Grand Slam came here in Paris two years ago when he reached the third round. While they have never played each other before, the Spaniard possesses the game and skills required to test the talented Italian.
#2 Simona Halep vs Zheng Qinwen
Simona Halep survived a major scare in the opening round of the 2022 French Open. She was pushed to the limit by Nastasja Mariana Schunk and just about eked out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 win. She could face another stern challenge in the second round in the shape of talented youngster Zheng Qinwen.
Zheng has been in excellent form, dropping only four games in her opening match against Maryna Zanevska. The Chinese player could give Simona Halep a run for her money in her favorite Slam.
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#3 Miomir Kecmanovic vs Alexander Bublik
The second round will also see Alexander Bublik take on Miomir Kecmanovic in a rematch of their Madrid clash from earlier this month. The Kazakh, who eased past Arthur Rinderknech in his first match in Paris, will look exact revenge on Kecmanovic.
With both players in-form and healthy, it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious.
#4 Danielle Collins vs Shelby Rogers
Danielle Collins and Shelby Rogers will lock horns in an all-American encounter at the 2022 French Open. Collins and Rogers fended off Viktoriya Tomova and Tereza Martincova, respectively.
The match will pit Collins' power-hitting against Rogers' all-court game. They have split their previous two meetings.
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#5 Hubert Hurkacz vs Marco Cecchinato
Hubert Hurkacz opened his 2022 French Open campaign with a resounding win over Giulio Zeppieri. He now faces another Italian in the form of Marco Cecchinato, who won in five sets against Pablo Andujar despite being down two sets to love.
Hurkacz beat his opponent in their only prior tour meeting. The battle-hardened Cecchinato enjoys playing in the conditions here in Paris and could well ask a few questions of the big-serving Pole.