Dian Pari advances to the Round of 16 at Roland Garros for the first time

Paris – May 30, 2026: On the Philippe Chatrier court at Roland Garros, Diane Parry faced a major challenge. The 23-year-old French player, currently ranked 92nd in the world, faced 6th seed American Amanda Anisimova in the third round match. After a tense and nerve-wracking battle, Parry won 6:3, 4:6, 7:6 (10:3), advancing to the last 16 of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career.

The start of the match involved mutual exploration with a bit of tension on both sides. Born in Nice and raised near Parc des Princes in Paris, Parry quickly showcased her skills. With precise baseline strokes and an impressive backhand, she put early pressure on her opponent. Despite losing the second set, she maintained composure and match control, clearly winning 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’m so happy to win in front of a home crowd in this atmosphere. The fans’ support was amazing.” The crowd responded with enthusiastic chants like “Ici, c’est Parry” and “Parry est magique.” This passionate audience evoked the tension felt that same evening at the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

This victory over Anisimova, who reached the finals at Wimbledon and the US Open last year, marks an important career milestone for Parry. It was her second win against a top-10 player, following her success against world number one Barbora Krejčíková in 2022.

In the upcoming round of 16, Parry will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska, currently ranked 114th in the world. Having lived and trained in Dubai for the past two years to improve her game, Parry is confident about continuing her winning streak: “I’m really looking forward to the next match. I’ve prepared hard for this moment and will give my best.”

Parry’s rise brings new hope to French tennis. She is currently the last remaining French player in the women’s singles at Roland Garros, and reaching the quarterfinals would be a great success and another important step in her career.

The match between Parry and Chwalińska promises once again a high level of tension and quality. Parry’s fans can look forward to another tennis duel full of the spirit and passion of Grand Slam tennis.