Magda Linette moved into the third round after a comeback victory over Jelena Ostapenko, 2-6, 6-2, 6-2. She saved five of the seven break points she faced and converted four of her 11 break-point opportunities.
The result marked another strong performance from Linette, who also had to battle through a difficult opening-round match against Tereza Valentova after trailing by a set and a break. Her resilience has been a key factor in this year's campaign.
This is only the third time Linette has won multiple matches at the French Open and her first such run since 2021. She is now seeking her best result in Paris after previous third-round defeats to Elina Svitolina in 2017 and Ons Jabeur in 2021.
The 34-year-old has recorded multiple wins in five of her 10 tournaments this season, including third-round runs at the Australian Open, Dubai and Miami. However, she has yet to win a third main-draw match at any event this year.
Linette enters the third round with a 1-8 record at this stage of Grand Slams. Her lone victory came at the Australian Open in 2023, where she went on to reach the semifinals.
| Category | Details |
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| Nationality | Poland |
| Age | 34 (12 February 1992) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 73 |
| Career High | 19 (20 March 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 59 (Rating: 1800) |
| Tour level titles | 4 |