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French Open 2026: Rybakina advances

Wawrinka, 41, lost his final French Open match to Jesper de Jong in four sets

May 25, 11:48 AM EDT Cross-checked across 2 sources

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Drawn.News visual brief: French Open 2026: Rybakina advances as Wawrinka bows out on day two

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Day two at Roland Garros brought a split tennis story: Elena Rybakina advanced, Stan Wawrinka lost his final French Open match to Jesper de Jong, and extreme Paris heat changed court conditions as the tournament moved on.

Frame 1Roland Garros day two in Paris split two ways: favorites advanced, and Stan Wawrinka said goodbye.
Frame 2Wawrinka, 41, lost his final French Open match to Jesper de Jong in four sets.
Frame 3Elena Rybakina moved on, while Iga Swiatek beat Jones 6-1, 6-2.
Frame 4Heat reshaped the clay: players wore ice bags, fans crowded sprinklers, and court pace quickened.
Frame 5Next question: who adapts fastest as the draw continues under another hot week?

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Published: May 25, 11:48 AM EDT
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