For this first round of the French Open, Fiona Ferro faced the rising star from Nice, Diane Parry. A high-intensity duel that lived up to all its promises.
Invited by the tournament organization, Fiona Ferro began her 2024 Roland-Garros campaign against another French player, Diane Parry (21 years old, ranked 63rd in the world). The two players have faced each other five times in their careers. Overall, Fiona Ferro leads 3-2 in their encounters.
In this 100% Maralpine duel, the Valbonne native gained the upper hand after saving a break point at (4-3). Fiona Ferro took advantage of a lapse from her opponent to secure a love service game. She seized the opportunity to close out the first set (6-3).
Back on the court, Diane Parry appeared more aggressive. Thanks to her slice, the player from Nice punished Fiona Ferro’s forehand. The Valbonne native was struggling and lost this second set (6-3).
The decisive set offered a great battle. As always, Fiona Ferro didn’t give up. But against the multitude of weapons in Diane Parry’s game, Ferro couldn’t do anything. She gradually lost her grip on the match and ultimately lost (6-3/3-6/3-6) in nearly two hours of high-level competition. “It’s always difficult to play against a fellow Frenchwoman, especially against Fiona, with whom I am very close,” Diane Parry commented after the match.
In the next round, the player from Nice, Diane Parry, will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in what will be a rematch from the Strasbourg tournament.