Diane Parry reaches the Roland-Garros quarterfinals for the first time

Paris – 30.05.2026: On the Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland-Garros, Diane Parry faced a great challenge. The 23-year-old Frenchwoman, currently ranked 92nd in the world, met the sixth-seeded American Amanda Anisimova in the third round. After an exciting and intense confrontation, Parry won 6:3, 4:6, 7:6 (10:3) and reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career.

The start of the match was marked by caution and some nervousness from both sides. Parry, who was born in Nice and grew up near the Parc des Princes in Paris, quickly showed her class. With precise shots from the baseline and an impressive backhand, she early took the initiative under her control. Despite losing the second set, she maintained calm and control over the game to confidently win the decisive tiebreak in the third set. This demonstrated her mental strength and maturity on the court.

After the match, Parry expressed great joy: “I am extremely happy to win this match in such an atmosphere in front of the home crowd. The support from the fans was incredible.” The spectators greeted her performance with loud shouts of “Ici, c’est Parry” and “Parry est magique”. The enthusiastic audience recalled the excitement expected that same evening in the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

The victory over Anisimova, who reached the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open last year, was an important career achievement for Parry. It was only her second win over a top-10 player after her triumph against the then world number one Barbora Krejčíková in 2022.

In the next round of the quarterfinals, Parry will play against Polish qualifier Maia Chwalińska, who is currently ranked 114th in the world. Parry, who has been living in Dubai for two years and is actively working on improving her game, is confident in continuing her successful streak: “I am really looking forward to the next match. I have worked hard for this moment and will give it my all.”

Parry’s rise gives new hopes for French tennis. She is currently the last Frenchwoman remaining in the women’s singles at this Roland-Garros. Reaching the quarterfinals would be an exceptional success for the young athlete and the next important step in her career.

Parry’s match against Chwalińska promises another intense battle and a high level of tennis. The audience in Paris can expect another tennis show reflecting the spirit and passion of Grand Slam tournaments.