FRENCH FANCIES

■ ROLAND GARROS said goodbye to one of its favourite sons yesterday as Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bowed out on Philippe Chatrier. Facing eighth seed Casper Ruud, the Frenchman excelled in a terrific four-set match, before his right arm seemed to seize up towards the end. One group of fans came with a drum, a trumpet and a huge painting of Tsonga’s face. During a changeover in the final set, the entire crowd spontaneously sang the Marseillaise.

■ ARGENTINA’S Facundo Bagnis could be in trouble after he lost 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 to Daniil Medvedev with thick strapping around his right leg. Players can be fined if they are judged to have taken to the court when injured just to collect their prize money.