Hunter advances in French Open qualifiers as seeded duo fall
Storm Hunter and Tristan Schoolkate have advanced in the French Open qualifiers, while several seeded players were eliminated. Hunter is aiming to reach the main draw for the first time since 2023, having defeated Tahlia Kokkinis. Schoolkate also progressed after a three-set victory over Kimmer Coppejans, leaving three Australian players remaining in the qualifiers.
- ▪Storm Hunter is through to the next round of the French Open qualifiers.
- ▪Tristan Schoolkate advanced after defeating Belgian Kimmer Coppejans in three sets.
- ▪Priscilla Hon and Maddison Inglis, both seeded, were knocked out in straight sets.
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Storm Hunter and Tristan Schoolkate advance in French Open qualifiers as seeded stars fallTopic:TennisWed 20 May 2026 at 9:22amWed 20 May 2026 at 9:22amWed 20 May 2026 at 9:22amStorm Hunter is a step closer to booking her spot in the French Open main draw for the first time since 2023. (AAP: Joel Carrett)In short:Storm Hunter is through to the next round of the French Open qualifiers as she looks to make the main draw at Roland-Garros for the first time since 2023.Hunter and Tristan Schoolkate both advanced in the third round of qualifier as duo Priscilla Hon and Maddison Inglis fell in straight sets.What's next? Hunter, Schoolkate and Bernard Tomic are the three Australian players remaining in the qualifiers.
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