Maria Sharapova will be against former world number one Karolina Pliskova at Roland Garros in Courte Philippe Chartier, to where Sharapova returns for the first time in 3 years.
The three must-watch matches on the 7 day French Open include:
Maria Sharapova(RUS) v Karolina Pliskova(CZE)
Czech Pliskova made the semi-finals here last year and Maria Sharapova had to beat Richel Hogenkamp and Vekic in her first two matches to be on this venue.
In 2015 Sharapova had defeated Pliskova in the Fed Cup final in straight sets, but the trophy was grabbed by the Czech Republic.
A Russian victory this time will pave way for a mouthwatering 22nd career meeting with 23 time Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams in the fourth round.
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Rafael Nadal(ESP)v Richard Gasquet(FRA)
Nadal is all set for an 11th French Open crown against Richard Gasquet whom he had beaten 15 times.
Serena Williams(USA)v Julia Goerges(GER)
This is Serena William’s toughest assignment so far against 11th seeded German Julia Goerges on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
Though Julia Goerges reached the last 16 at Roland Garros in 2015, Serena is in full motivation for the victory which will give her the chance to notch an incredible 19th consecutive win over longtime rival and five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova.
Serena Williams had beaten Georges both times they had faced off, including 6-1, 6-1 in the 2010 French Open second round.
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