Diana Parry reaches the French Open quarterfinals for the first time

Paris – May 30, 2026: On the Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland Garros, 23-year-old French player Diane Parry faced a major challenge. The currently world-ranked 92 French player met 6th seed American Amanda Anisimova in the third round. After an intense and thrilling match, Parry won 6:3, 4:6, 7:6 (10:3), reaching the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam event for the first time in her career.

At the start of the match, both players probed each other, and a tense atmosphere prevailed. Born in Nice and raised near Paris Saint-Germain Park, Parry quickly demonstrated her strength. With precise baseline shots and impressive backhand, she applied pressure early on her opponent. Although she lost the second set, she remained calm, controlled the pace of the match, and ultimately secured a clear victory in the deciding set tiebreak. This reflected her mental toughness and maturity on the court.

After the match, Parry joyfully said: “To win this match in front of such enthusiastic home fans makes me very happy. The support from the crowd is incredible.” The spectators chanted slogans like “This is Parry” and “Parry is the magician.” The passionate and lively audience also evoked memories of the tense atmosphere at the UEFA Champions League final that evening between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

Defeating Anisimova, who reached the finals of last year’s Wimbledon and US Open, is an important milestone in Parry’s career. This is her second victory over a top-10 player, following her 2022 win against then world number one Barbora Krejčíková.

In the upcoming quarterfinal, Parry will face Polish qualifier Maja Hwarynska, currently ranked 114th in the world. Having lived in Dubai for two years, Parry is working on expanding her playing style and is confident in continuing her current momentum: “I am really looking forward to the next match. I have worked very hard for this moment and will give it my all.”

Parry’s rise brings new hope to French tennis. She is currently the only remaining French player in the women’s singles at this year’s Roland Garros. Reaching the semifinals would be an extraordinary achievement for this young player and an important step in her career.

The matchup between Parry and Hwarynska again promises intense and high-level competition. Parisian spectators can look forward to another tennis spectacle showcasing the spirit and passion of a Grand Slam tournament.