French Open Day 3 Live Updates: Medvedev loses to Walton in five-set thriller, Sabalenka beats Bouzas Maneiro

Indian doubles player N. Sriram Balaji progressed to the next round of the French Open after a hard-fought first-round victory alongside Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner.

The pair overcame Constantin Frantzen and Robin Haase 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Court 8, sealing a solid win in a closely contested match to move deeper into the doubles draw.

Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the 2026 French Open after a dramatic five-set defeat to wildcard Adam Walton at Court Suzanne-Lenglen in Paris.

The 97th-ranked Australian produced a stunning comeback, recovering from a break down in the deciding set to clinch a 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 win over the No. 6 seed in three hours and 22 minutes of gripping action. Walton, speaking to the crowd afterwards, said he enjoys playing in the heat of Paris.

The result extends Medvedev’s struggles at Roland Garros, where he is yet to win a five-set match on clay.

India's N Sriram Balaji is currently in action on Court 8, partnering Brazil's Marcelo Demoliner in the opening round of the men's doubles.

They are up against the pairing of Constantin Frantzen and Robin Haase in what promises to be a competitive first-round encounter.

Daniil Medvedev and Australia's Adam Walton are locked in a full-blown opening-round epic as this match goes the distance, into a dramatic fifth set!

It has been a rollercoaster from start to finish. Walton came out firing, Medvedev was rattled early, momentum swung wildly, and neither player has been able to fully escape the other's grip.

But just when it looked like he might be on the brink, Medvedev dug deep again. The former US Open champion produced a ruthless response in the fourth set, blowing Walton away 6-1 with his trademark intensity and turning the match on its head to force a deciding set.

Score: 2-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-1

Iva Jovic has announced herself at Roland Garros in style, sweeping past Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-2. 

Eala dug in, pushed hard in the opening set, and briefly threatened to shift the momentum her way. But once Jovic weathered that early pressure, she simply raised her level and never looked back. The second set turned into a showcase of control and clean hitting, as the 18-year-old shut the door emphatically.

An hour and 40 minutes later, the result is decisive: Jovic through to the second round.

Next up, a far sterner test awaits in the form of Emma Navarro, and if Jovic brings this level again, that clash promises to be a blockbuster.

Aryna Sabalenka takes the opening set 6-4 against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, but it has been anything but smooth sailing on Centre Court.

The World No.1 has looked surprisingly patchy, dropping serve twice and showing visible rust in her timing and ball toss. Yet, in true Sabalenka fashion, she has still found a way through sheer power and persistence, breaking back three times to wrestle control of the set when it mattered most.

Daniil Medvedev looked completely on the ropes after dropping the first set 2-6 to Australia's Adam Walton, but the former US Open champion has responded in trademark fashion.

A dominant 6-1 second set tells the full story: Medvedev has completely flipped the momentum, tightening his baseline game, raising his first-serve percentage, and dragging Walton into longer, more physically demanding rallies.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has begun her Roland Garros campaign on Centre Court against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, but there is already plenty of pressure on the Belarusian superstar.

After surprising defeats to Hayley Baptiste and Sorana Cirstea in recent weeks, Sabalenka arrives in Paris desperate to rediscover her dominant rhythm on the biggest stage.

Sabalenka will be eager to send an early statement at Roland Garros and silence any doubts surrounding her form. 

Daniil Medvedev has been completely rocked in the opening set as Adam Walton storms through 6-2 in just 33 minutes. The sixth seed looks rattled, out of rhythm, and under serious pressure after surrendering his serve twice in a nightmare start to his Roland Garros campaign.

Walton has come out fearless, attacking the Medvedev second serve and dictating rallies with confidence, while Medvedev's usually reliable baseline game has misfired badly. The big question now - can the former US Open champion regroup and show his trademark resilience?

All eyes shift to Court Suzanne Lenglen where Daniil Medvedev begins his Roland Garros campaign against Australia's Adam Walton. Fresh from a powerful run to the Italian Open semifinals, where only world No. 1 Jannik Sinner could stop him, Medvedev arrives in Paris with confidence and momentum.

Walton, though, has nothing to lose and could play the role of dangerous disruptor against the former US Open champion.

Training partners in the build-up to Roland Garros, now rivals under the Paris spotlight. The stage is set on Court 18 as Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic go head-to-head in a blockbuster showdown packed with promise and firepower.

Eala has already become the face of Philippine tennis, carrying the hopes of a nation every time she steps onto court.

But standing across the net is the fearless Jovic, an 18-year-old rising force who proved earlier this year at the Australian Open that she can thrive on the big stage. Expect intensity, fearless shot-making, and a battle between two young stars who know each other's games inside out.

Yuki Bhambri and N Sriram Balaji will begin India's campaign in the tournament on Tuesday with their respective men's doubles matches. 

Court 4

Men's Doubles - First Round

• Francisco Cerundolo / Mariano Kestelboim vs Yuki Bhambri / Michael Venus (last match on Court 4)

Court 8

Men's Doubles - First Round

• Constantin Frantzen / Robin Haase vs N. Sriram Balaji / Marcelo Demoliner (2nd match on Court 8)

Here's the schedule for Day 3 of the French Open 2026

Court Philippe-Chatrier

• Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
• Alexandre Mller vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
• Coco Gauff (4) vs Taylor Townsend
• Not before 23:45 - Jannik Sinner (1) vs Clement Tabur

Court Suzanne-Lenglen

• Adam Walton vs Daniil Medvedev (6)
• Laura Siegemund vs Naomi Osaka (16)
• Anna Kalinskaya (22) vs Lois Boisson
• Felix Auger-Aliassime (4) vs Daniel Altmaier

Court Simonne-Mathieu

• Marin Cilic vs Moise Kouame
• Vit Kopriva vs Corentin Moutet (30)
• Helene Vandewinkel vs Madison Keys (19)
• Kimberly Birrell vs Jessica Pegula (5)