Fifth seed Elina Svitolina crashed out of the French Open with a third-round 6-3 6-2 loss to 33rd-ranked Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Saturday (June 5), as the big names in the women's draw continued to fall at the claycourt Grand Slam.

Roland Garros is already without its top three women's seeds, and Ukrainian Svitolina joined them after failing to find a way to rein in the 25-year-old Krejcikova's power-packed, attacking game in their first meeting.

Continuing her form from a title-winning run in Strasbourg ahead of the French Open, Krejcikova broke Svitolina's serve three times in each set to cruise to victory on the Philippe Chatrier court.

She hit 38 winners to Svitolina's 20 and set up a fourth-round clash against former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens, who ousted Czech 18th seed Karolina Muchova with a 6-3 7-5 victory.

Argentine 10th seed Diego Schwartzman beat Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4 6-2 6-1 in the third round on the back of a strong service game.

Schwartzman was broken only once in the contest, while he broke the German seven times and smashed 24 winners.

Lorenzo Musetti provided great entertainment on his way to a five-set victory over fellow Italian Marco Cecchinato, winning points on two occasions with remarkable shots played behind his back to the delight of the crowd.

Fifth seed Elina Svitolina crashed out of the French Open with a third-round 6-3 6-2 loss to 33rd-ranked Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Saturday (June 5), as the big names in the women's draw continued to fall at the claycourt Grand Slam.

Fifth seed Elina Svitolina crashed out of the French Open with a third-round 6-3 6-2 loss to 33rd-ranked Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Saturday (June 5), as the big names in the women's draw continued to fall at the claycourt Grand Slam. Roland Garros is already without its top three women's seeds, and Ukrainian Svitolina joined them after failing to find a way to rein in the 25-year-old Krejcikova's power-packed, attacking game in their first meeting. Continuing her form from a title-winning run in Strasbourg ahead of the French Open, Krejcikova broke Svitolina's serve three times in each set to cruise to victory on the Philippe Chatrier court. She hit 38 winners to Svitolina's 20 and set up a fourth-round clash against former U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens, who ousted Czech 18th seed Karolina Muchova with a 6-3 7-5 victory. Argentine 10th seed Diego Schwartzman beat Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4 6-2 6-1 in the third round on the back of a strong service game. Schwartzman was broken only once in the contest, while he broke the German seven times and smashed 24 winners. Lorenzo Musetti provided great entertainment on his way to a five-set victory over fellow Italian Marco Cecchinato, winning points on two occasions with remarkable shots played behind his back to the delight of the crowd.

Tennis: Fifth seed Elina Svitolina bundled out by Czech Krejcikova

Rafael Nadal demolishes Juan Martin del Potro to to set up a final showdown with Dominic Thiem on coming Sunday.

The Spanish world number, who is just is one win away from title number 11, &nbspedged a tight first set but then blew the fifth seed away.

Del Potro had forced six break points during the first set but each time Nadal fended them off.&nbsp

Nadal had not had a sniff on Del Potro's serve until, at 5-4, two swishes of his forehand forced two set points, the second of which he converted when the Argentinian netted.

Del Potro was in the semi-finals for the first time since he recovered from three years of injury problems which made him contemplate quitting the sport.

Nadal, who has lifted the trophy every time he has reached the last four at Roland Garros, made a comeback at the start of the third and went on to register a comprehensive 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory.

The Spanish world number edged a tight first set but then blew the fifth seed away

Rafael Nadal demolishes Juan Martin del Potro to to set up a final showdown with Dominic Thiem on coming Sunday. The Spanish world number, who is just is one win away from title number 11, &nbspedged a tight first set but then blew the fifth seed away. Del Potro had forced six break points during the first set but each time Nadal fended them off. Nadal had not had a sniff on Del Potro's serve until, at 5-4, two swishes of his forehand forced two set points, the second of which he converted when the Argentinian netted. Del Potro was in the semi-finals for the first time since he recovered from three years of injury problems which made him contemplate quitting the sport. Nadal, who has lifted the trophy every time he has reached the last four at Roland Garros, made a comeback at the start of the third and went on to register a comprehensive 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory.

Rafael Nadal demolishes Del Potro to reach 11th French Open final

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Tennis: Fifth seed Elina Svitolina bundled out by Czech Krejcikova

Rafael Nadal demolishes Del Potro to reach 11th French Open final