Diane Parry reaches 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, went up against 6th seed American Amanda Anisimova in the third round. After an intense and tense exchange, Parry won 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (10-3), achieving her first ever progression to the round of 16 at a Grand Slam tournament.

The beginning of the match was marked by cautiousness and tension from both sides, but Parry, who is from Nice and grew up near the Parc des Princes in Paris, quickly showed her ability. She applied early pressure on her opponent with precise baseline shots and an impressive backhand. Despite dropping the second set, she remained calm and maintained control of the match, decisively taking the tie-break in the third set. This was a testament to her mental strength and maturity.

After the match, Parry expressed her joy: “I’m very happy to win in front of the home crowd in such an atmosphere. The fans’ support was truly wonderful.” The crowd responded with enthusiastic chants such as “Ici, c’est Parry (This is Parry’s place)” and “Parry est magique (Parry is magical).” This electrifying atmosphere was reminiscent of the tension surrounding the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal held the same evening.

Defeating Anisimova, who reached the finals of Wimbledon and the US Open last year, is an important milestone in Parry’s career. It marks her second victory over a top 10 player since beating then world number one Barbora Krejcikova in 2022.

In the next round of the round of 16, she will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalińska, who is currently ranked 114th in the world. Based in Dubai for the last two years, Parry has been working energetically to broaden her playing style and is confident about continuing her winning streak. “I’m looking forward to the next match. I have worked hard for this moment, so I will give it my all,” she said.

Parry’s rise brings new hope to French tennis. She is now the only French player remaining in the women’s singles at this Roland Garros tournament. Reaching the quarterfinals would be a fantastic achievement for the young player and an even more important step in her career.

The match between Parry and Chwalińska promises once again a high level of tension and quality, and the Parisian audience can look forward to another tennis showdown that embodies the spirit and passion of Grand Slam tennis.