Schwartzman Advances in Roland Garros Qualifying, Joins Thiem

Diego Schwartzman, the 2020 Roland Garros semifinalist, has joined Dominic Thiem in advancing to the next stage of qualifying at the French Open. Schwartzman, seeded 29th in the men's field, defeated Lukas Neumayer of Austria 6-2, 6-3 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.

Schwartzman, who is set to retire in February 2025, capitalized on five of his seven break points to secure the victory in 70 minutes. "Being honest, the first two games I was so nervous," Schwartzman said after the match. "I was not feeling my body—playing good, but it was tough to make good decisions with the game."

"After that I started to play much better, trying to enjoy, trying to smile and enjoy the people no matter if I do well or not."

Schwartzman will next face Quentin Halys, who defeated Alexis Galarneau 7-5, 6-3. Their section of the draw opened up on Monday when Ugo Blanchet stunned top seed Cristian Garin in three sets.

In other qualifying action, eighth seed Zizou Bergs rolled over wild card Clement Chidekh 6-1, 6-1, while American J.J. Wolf, the No. 2 seed, held off Ryan Peniston 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2.

In the women's qualifying draw, top seed Sara Errani launched her campaign by defeating Ann Li 6-3, 6-4. Errani, who has 23 main-draw wins at Roland Garros, will next face Alice Tubello.

Former semifinalist Tamara Zidansek, seeded 25th, dismissed Polona Hercog 6-2, 6-4, while eighth seed Katie Volynets also cruised 6-1, 6-2 against Lucrezia Stefanini.

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