Zachary Svajda reaches fourth round at French Open, honors late father
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Zachary Svajda advanced to the fourth round of the French Open after defeating Francisco Cerundolo in a five-set match, winning 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3. The matchup marked Svajda's first time reaching this stage of the tournament, showcasing his surprising performance on clay, where he previously held only one tour-level win. Following his victory, Svajda expressed surprise at his progression, attributing some motivation to his late father's memory. He now prepares for his next opponent in the tournament as he seeks to continue his remarkable run.
- •Zachary Svajda defeats Francisco Cerundolo in five sets
- •Reaches fourth round at French Open for the first time
- •Previously won only one tour-level match on clay
- •Honors late father after the victory
- •Next opponent awaits in the tournament
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — French Open: Zachary Svajda remembers late dad after latest win
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Unsung American Zachary Svajda sweeps into 2nd week of the French Open and pays tribute to late dad
"Unsung American tennis player Zachary Svajda is just as surprised as anyone that he’s into the second week at the French Open. After all, he had won only one tour-level match on clay before competing in the main draw at Roland Garros for the first time. “I’m definitely shocked,” the 85th-ranked Svajda said after beating established clay-courter Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round on Saturday.
"Unheralded American Zachary Svajda continued his surprise French Open run on Saturday by posting a five-set victory over No. 25 Francisco Cerundolo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 1:25 AMFrench Open: Zachary Svajda remembers late dad after latest win
Unheralded American Zachary Svajda continued his surprise French Open run on Saturday by posting a five-set victory over No. 25 Francisco Cerundolo.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 4:41 PMUnsung American Zachary Svajda sweeps into 2nd week of the French Open and pays tribute to late dad
Unsung American tennis player Zachary Svajda is just as surprised as anyone that he’s into the second week at the French Open. After all, he had won only one tour-level match on clay before competing in the main draw at Roland Garros for the first time. “I’m definitely shocked,” the 85th-ranked Svajda said after beating established clay-courter Francisco Cerundolo 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the fourth round on Saturday.
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