This Monday afternoon, French player Diane Parry began her campaign on the clay courts of Roland-Garros against American Robin Montgomery. The match quickly turned to the American’s advantage (6/2; 6/1).
At 22, Diane Parry is gradually recovering from a difficult period marked by an injury and a loss of confidence. Given a wild card by the organizers, she wanted to make the Parisian crowd cheer, but it’s not happening this year.
On paper, Diane Parry had the edge: better statistics on clay, support from the crowd. But her recent inconsistency cast some doubt. And that’s what was confirmed, Robin Montgomery created the surprise.
1st set
From the first exchanges, the dynamic is clear: the American hits hard, especially with her backhand, finding cross-court angles that completely unsettle Diane Parry. Immediate break, then a second game won effortlessly: Robin Montgomery leads 3-0 in a few minutes, and the crowd begins to worry. But true to her temperament, Diane Parry hangs on. A brilliant forehand down the line and the player from Nice closes the gap to 3-1, boosted by the cheers from the Court 14 crowd. The hope, however, is short-lived. Robin Montgomery continues her performance on her service games, imposing her pace without faltering. Diane Parry manages a break at 5-2, but then falters. First set to the American: 6-2.
2nd set
The second set is even more brutal. Clearly physically impaired, Diane Parry struggles. Robin Montgomery, on her part, does not relent. At 4-0, while leading 40-0 on her serve, the player from Nice collapses: five consecutive points for the American and a warning for frustration make the afternoon even gloomier for the Frenchwoman. In a final surge of pride, Diane Parry salvages some honor with a game won through sheer determination. But Robin Montgomery finishes assertively: 6-2, 6-1 in just over an hour.
A match to forget for Diane Parry, who will now have to turn her focus to the doubles alongside Caroline Garcia, with a match scheduled for tomorrow around 2:00 PM. Meanwhile, Robin Montgomery will face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, who defeated the ninth seed, Emma Navarro.
Match Stats
Aces: Diane Parry: 0 / Robin Montgomery: 5
% of 1st serve: Diane Parry: 67% / Robin Montgomery: 71%
Winners: Diane Parry: 7 / Robin Montgomery: 13
Unforced errors: Diane Parry: 20 / Robin Montgomery: 15
