Coco Gauff got off to a terrific start in the French Open's third round Saturday, taking 12 of the first 15 points for a 3-0 lead after just 10 minutes. The rest of the opening set went smoothly, too.

Nadal, a 14-time Roland Garros champion whose record may never be surpassed, was honored by tennis rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

Eight American players -- five women and three men -- have reached the French Open round of 16 this year, matching the country's record from 1985.

PARIS — It's been 30 years since three American men reached Week 2 at the French Open. Back then, it was Andre Agassi, Michael Chang and Jim Courier — each of whom won the tournament at some point. This go-round, the trio is Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe, all scheduled to be on court Sunday in fourth-round action at Roland-Garros.

Roland Garros is integral to Świątek's tennis self. So far in her title defense, she has looked much more like it.

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS (Reuters) -World number one Jannik Sinner flattened Jiri Lehecka into the French Open clay to make the fourth round and Novak Djokovic also made a statement of intent but a trio of American women led by Coco Gauff had to dig deep to progress on Saturday.

Arthur Fils has pulled out of the French Open because of a stress fracture in his lower back and could miss Wimbledon while sidelined for at least a month.