French Open 2023: Boulter vs. Keys
Katie Boulter, representing the UK as its top-ranked female player, is set to face off against Madison Keys, the reigning champion of the Australian Open, in the second round of the French Open. This match comes on the heels of Boulter’s impressive victory in the main draw at Roland Garros, where she triumphed over Carole Monnet with a score of 6-7, 6-1, 6-1.
Boulter expressed her determination and the importance of this achievement, remarking that it is a memory she would always cherish.
Boulter, who has previously struggled on clay surfaces, indicated that she fought hard for this win, highlighting the satisfaction that comes with her first career victory at Roland Garros. Now, as she prepares to take on Keys, who made it to the French Open semifinals in 2022, the anticipation is high for this match-up, particularly since it will be their inaugural meeting on the court.
Match Details
The match is scheduled to take place on Court Philippe-Chatrier, which is the main court at the French Open and is noted for hosting key encounters during the tournament. Specifically, Boulter and Keys are expected to play as the third match of the day, after the matches featuring Jessica Pegula vs. Ann Li and men’s top seed Jannik Sinner against Richard Gasquet.
With the day starting at 11am UK time, fans can expect the two players to arrive on court around 3pm, though the precise timing may vary based on the duration of earlier matches.
Broadcast and Viewing Options
For those wanting to follow the action live, the match will be broadcast on TNT Sports and can also be streamed via discovery+, making it accessible for viewers utilizing mobile devices.
Match Schedule (Thursday, May 29, BST)
Court Philippe-Chatrier (starts 11:00)
- Ann Li (USA) vs. Jessica Pegula (USA) [3]
- Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] vs. Richard Gasquet (FRA)
- Madison Keys (USA) [7] vs. Katie Boulter (GBR)
Night session (not before 19:15)
- Gaël Monfils (FRA) vs. Jack Draper (GBR)
Other matches scheduled for the day include:
Court Suzanne-Lenglen (starts 10:00)
- Jaume Munar (ESP) vs. Arthur Fils (FRA) [14]
- Tereza Valentova (CZE) vs. Coco Gauff (USA) [2]
- Corentin Moutet (FRA) vs. Novak Djokovic (SRB) [6]
- Daria Kasatkina (AUS) [17] vs. Leolia Jeanjean (FRA)
And various other matches across different courts starting at 10:00.
