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Jesper de Jong

Jesper de Jong

Dutch tennis player

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  • May 31

    French Open 2026: Kostyuk stuns birthday girl Swiatek as Roland Garros loses its last former champion

    Iga Swiatek's 25th birthday turned into a nightmare as Marta Kostyuk ended the four-time champion's Roland Garros run, leaving the tournament with no former winners in either draw.

  • May 31

    Rafa Jódar storms into Roland Garros quarter-finals with epic comeback as Swiatek crashes out in Paris

    Spanish teenager Rafa Jódar produced a stunning five-set comeback against Pablo Carreño to reach his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final, while women's four-time champion Iga Swiatek suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to Marta Kostyuk.

  • May 25

    De Jong defeats emotional Wawrinka in French Open farewell; Van de Zandschulp also exits

    Stan Wawrinka played his final match at Roland Garros on Monday, losing to Dutch lucky loser Jesper de Jong in four sets, while Botic van de Zandschulp also fell in the first round against Francisco Cerúndolo.

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