Diane Parry reaches the round of 16 at Roland-Garros 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, faced American Amanda Anisimova, the sixth seed, in the third round. After an exciting and tense exchange of strokes, Parry prevailed 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (10-3) and reached the round of 16 in a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career.

The start of the match was marked by mutual probing and some nervousness on both sides. Parry, born in Nice and raised near the Parc des Princes in Paris, soon showed her quality. With precise shots from the baseline and an impressive forehand, she pressured her opponent from early on. Despite losing the second set, she kept calm and control of the game to take the deciding tie-break in the third set clearly. This demonstrated her mental strength and maturity on the court.

After the match, Parry expressed her great joy: “I am very happy to have won this match in such an atmosphere, in front of my local crowd. The support from the fans was incredible.” The spectators responded to her performance with loud chants such as “Ici, c’est Parry” and “Parry est magique.” The enthusiastic audience was reminded of the excitement that would be experienced that same evening in the Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal.

The victory against Anisimova, who reached the final at Wimbledon and the US Open last year, is an important milestone in Parry’s career. It was only her second win against a top 10 player, after her victory over then world number one Barbora Krejcikova in 2022.

In the round of 16, Parry will face Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, currently ranked 114th in the world. Parry, who has been living in Dubai for two years and is working intensively to expand her game, is confident about continuing her winning streak: “I am very excited about the next match. I have worked hard for this moment and will give my all.”

Parry’s rise generates new hopes in French tennis. She is currently the last French player standing in the women’s singles draw of this edition of Roland-Garros. Reaching the quarterfinals would be an exceptional success for the young player and a significant step forward in her career.

The Parry vs. Chwalinska clash promises excitement and a high level of quality once again. The Paris audience can expect another great tennis show reflecting the spirit and passion of Grand Slam tennis.