French Open 2016 Schedule: Replay TV Coverage, Livestream for Friday’s Draw

As the opponents at the French Open get tougher, the top players continue to show why they are the best in the world.

Friday’s matches represent the start of the third round at Roland Garros, which is the first time seeded players are able to face each other. Additionally, sleepers who are clearly better than their rankings can use this opportunity to truly break out on the big stage.

The tournament favorites better start buckling down before suffering a disappointing early exit.

You can view the live action on Tennis Channel from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET and then a replay from 3 p.m. to 5 a.m. ET. A livestream of the event is available courtesy of Tennis Channel Everywhere. 

Early Results from Day 6

Perhaps the most intriguing match of the day didn’t feature two seeded opponents, but 18-year-old Japanese star Naomi Osaka trying to earn her biggest career win against No. 6 Simona Halep. She got to the third round at the Australian Open, and she was attempting to go even further on the clay court.

Through the first set, this upset seemed possible, with Osaka taking a 6-4 lead. However, Halep bounced back and won the next two sets, escaping what could have been a major moment in women’s tennis.

Still, Christopher Clarey of the New York Times noted how this remained a big moment for the up-and-coming star:

Naomi Osaka breaks back with power & panache. Fail or prevail against Halep, she is on the map

— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) May 27, 2016

There wasn’t anywhere near as much drama with No. 4 seed Garbine Muguruza, who earned a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Yanina Wickmayer. After needing three sets to escape the first round, Muguruza has now won her last two …

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