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HOT OR NOT: Lee Westwood showed his quality while Elliot Benchetrit made a fool of himself

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HOT OR NOT: Lee Westwood going strong at 46 (and at 3am), Vincent Kompany still leading by example and Elliot Benchetrit makes a lemon of himself with his banana blunder

Lee Westwood won his 25th European Tour title with his success in Abu Dhabi

Vincent Kompany deserves praise for confronting his own fans over a flare 

Elliot Benchetrit’s behaviour at Australian Open qualifying was…

Tennis Player Elliot Benchetrit Asks Ball-Girl to Peel Banana for Him, Gets Scolded by Umpire

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French tennis player Elliot Benchetrit was caught in a rather embarrassing and awkward moment when he asked a ballkid to peel a banana for him during the Australian Open and got rebuked by the umpire for the same.

Photo: Twitter/ Alex Theodoridis French tennis player Elliot Benchetrit was caught in a rather embarrassing and awkward moment when he asked a ballkid to peel a banana…

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French Open: GB's Norrie v Benchetrit - radio & text

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Summary

GB’s Cameron Norrie loses first sets 6-3 6-0 to Elliot Benchetrit (10:00 BST) in French Open first round

Kyle Edmund v Jeremy Chardy to resume this morning after play suspended at 7-6 (7-1) 5-7 6-4 4-6 5-5

GB’s Dan Evans faces Fernando Verdasco later

Jamie Murray also in doubles action

Defending champion Simona Halep & world number one Naomi Osaka also in action on day three

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Posted at 10:0710:07

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It was a very quick look at himself in the mirror because Norrie is already back out on court. No abusing the luxury here!

Posted at 10:0610:06

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Stuart Fraser

The Times sports journalist on Radio 5 live sports extra

Norrie’s off for a toilet break now which is probably a good idea whether he needs the toilet or not. I don’t like players abusing them but he needs to have a good look at himself in the mirror because at the end of that second set his body language was awful.

Posted at 10:0610:06

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Norrie 3-6 0-6 Benchetrit

It may have been raining a little earlier but the sun is finally out and the locals have followed Benchetrit’s lead and thrown on their caps.

The hose pipes have been brought onto court too – they’re giving it a watering, presumably in the hope it might spark a performance out of Norrie in this third set.

Posted at 10:0410:04

Zverev broken

*Millman 5-5 Zverev

Fifth seed Alexander Zverev was serving for the set, but Australian John Millman has just broken back.

There must be something in the air at Roland Garros today. Juan Martin Del Potro a set down, Norrie struggling against the world number 273…

Posted at 10:0310:03

Game and second set

Norrie 3-6 0-6 Benchetrit

Serve, forehand winner, repeat. It’s so easy for the Frenchman. He’s 40-0 up and can afford a double-fault before holding to love and taking the second set in dominant style.

Posted at 10:0310:03

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A bit of light relief from Norrie’s struggles on court seven…

The ATP Tour have used the baby filter to superb effect on some of their stars.

Posted at 10:0110:01

‘An absolute shocker’

Russell Fuller

BBC tennis correspondent in Roland Garros

The wheels are falling off spectacularly. Benchetrit is completely in control of this match. He’s playing magnificently well for a man of his experience and Cameron Norrie is having an absolute shocker.

Posted at 10:0010:00

Benchetrit breaks

Norrie 3-6 0-5 Benchetrit*

Barely a reaction from Norrie as Benchetrit takes the second break point when the Brit double-faults.

Somebody pick him up, give him a shake and bring some life into Norrie!

Posted at 9:599:59

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Stuart Fraser

The Times sports journalist on Radio 5 live sports extra

Norrie’s got to do something about this. He’s too far back behind the baseline and not getting any rhythm going. Benchetrit is playing very well.

Posted at 9:599:59

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*Norrie 3-6 0-4 Benchetrit

In the battle of the cap vs the bandana, it’s all about the cap.

Benchetrit hasthree break points.

Posted at 9:579:57

Benchetrit holds

*Norrie 3-6 0-4 Benchetrit

Benchetrit is like a little boy playing with his trains. He’s toying with Norrie and a sublime, angled backhand deceives the Briton.

He tries a slice but Norrie reads it and sends a forehand down the line before Benchetrit volleys a winner into the far corner.

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Posted at 9:559:55

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Matthew Venn: Not a massive fan of the way Norrie plays, he’s going to need to improve the strength of his shots because he just doesn’t have the ability to hit enough winners. Let’s hope he can grind this win out!

Posted at 9:559:55

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There were a few boos from the crowd after that last game. Norrie flew his racquet at the water bottles. He’s not happy at all!

Posted at 9:549:54

‘Norrie needs rain’

Stuart Fraser

The Times sports journalist on Radio 5 live sports extra

The sun is coming out now but I feel like Norrie could do with the rain. A rain delay could help him because this really is slipping away from him.

Posted at 9:549:54

Del Potro breaks

Jarry 6-3 0-2 Del Potro*

Argentinian eighth seed Juan Martin Del Potro appears to have woken up a bit on Suzanne-Lenglen.

He lost the first set 6-3 to Chile’s Nicolas Jarry but has just got an early break in the second set.

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Posted at 9:539:53

Benchetrit breaks

Norrie 3-6 0-3 Benchetrit*

This is NOT looking good.

Benchetrit needs just one break point to punish Norrie. It’s a cross-court winner and Norrie just trudges off to the side with his head down.

Posted at 9:529:52

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*Norrie 3-6 0-2 Benchetrit

A double-fault from Norrie and it’s 30-0 to Benchetrit. He responds with a forehand winner but the Frenchman then dominates and brings up two break points.

Posted at 9:509:50

Murray and Soares take first set

The Brazilian press have reported that Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares are playing their last tournament together.

But it looks like the partnership won’t be ending today. The second seeds have just won the first set 6-4 against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego and Matteo Berrettini.

Posted at 9:509:50

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Stuart Fraser

The Times sports journalist on Radio 5 live sports extra

Cam’s got to do something here to change things up because it’s just not working at the moment.

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Posted at 9:509:50

Benchetrit holds

*Norrie 3-6 0-2 Benchetrit

15, 30, 40-0… Benchetrit is making light work of this. He doesn’t get the love hold though as he uncharacteristically skews a forehand but gets the job done a few seconds later.

De la condition humaine à la condition canine

C’est l’histoire d’un homme qui ne sait plus très bien où il en est. Il vient de se faire chasser de chez lui par sa femme et ses finances sont dans un état peu favorable. L’homme est le narrateur ce qui donne à ce texte une saveur toute particulière. En effet, au fil du récit, l’homme va se prendre pour un chien mais à travers sa perception on ne sait jamais très bien à quel point il est vraiment un chien. C’est drôle et tendre à la fois. Cela m’a rappelé le film « Didier » avec Alain Chabat. Le film est franchement comique. Ici il se passe quelque chose de plus subtil qui finalement pose question sur la condition humaine et la condition canine.