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French Open: Former champion Halep knocked out by Chinese teenager Zheng
- Halep, who lifted the trophy at Roland Garros in 2018 before winning Wimbledon the following year, came into the contest on Court Simonne Mathieu having won her only prior meeting against the 19-year-old Zheng in straight sets in Melbourne in January.
Rafael Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid
- Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home. He cruised in the first set and recovered in the second after twice losing his serve following a rain interruption.

Halep and Badosa to meet in 2nd round of Madrid Open
- Halep beat Zhang Shuai 6-2, 6-3 and Badosa defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-0.
Simona Halep storms past Veronika Kudermetova to claim Melbourne title
Halep, who was forced out of last year's French Open, Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics by a calf issue, showed no signs of the problem as she beat Kudermetova 6-2 6-3 in one hour 14 minutes.

Osaka, Halep reach semi-finals in Melbourne
Osaka beat Petkovic 6-1 7-5 as the Japanese player fought back from a break down in the second set, sealing victory in one hour 14 minutes at Rod Laver Arena.
