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Postpublished at 19:36 31 May
19:36 31 May
Korda 0-1 Alcaraz*
Better from Sebastian Korda as he leads 30-0 on the Carlos Alcaraz serve.
A long return, however, gives Alcaraz his first point on serve.
Alcaraz breakspublished at 19:35 31 May
19:35 31 May
Korda 0-1 Alcaraz*
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd there it is, Carlos Alcaraz has a very early break and he looks very determined to put in a better performance than his second round win.
Could be a long night for Sebastian Korda if this continues.
Break point for Alcarazpublished at 19:34 31 May
19:34 31 May
*Korda 0-0 Alcaraz
A perfect start for Carlos Alcaraz so far as he earns his first break point in the opening game.
Sebastian Korda saved the first but has gifted Alcaraz another shot at the early break.
Korda to serve firstpublished at 19:31 31 May
19:31 31 May
*Korda 0-0 Alcaraz
Sebastian Korda gets us under way but it's Carlos Alcaraz who comes out firing in the heavy conditions to hit a winner.
Good stuff. 0-15.
Who is Sebastian Korda?published at 19:30 31 May
19:30 31 May
Image source, Getty ImagesAmerican Sebastian Korda beat Frenchman Harold Mayot in straight sets in the first round and then edged past South Korean Kwon Soon-woo in four on Wednesday.
The 27th seed last reached the fourth round of the French Open on his debut in 2020.
Korda and Alcaraz last crossed paths at the semi-finals stage of last year's Queen's, with the Spaniard winning 6-3 6-4.
Injury issues for Alcaraz?published at 19:29 31 May
19:29 31 May
Korda v Alcaraz
Image source, Getty ImagesLast year at the French Open was tipped to be Carlos Alcaraz's year but, like always, Novak Djokovic had somthing to say.
The Serb and the Spaniard met in a dream semi-final match-up with Djokovic coming out on top after Alcaraz suffered muscle cramps.
A year later, Alcaraz has his eyes on winning his first title in Paris but fitness issues could well become a problem.
You will notice the Spaniard wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm after injuring the muscle in his forearm.
After pulling out of the Monte Carlo Masters, Alcaraz said after his first-round win that it is getting "better and better".
Below-par Alcaraz back in actionpublished at 19:28 31 May
19:28 31 May
Korda v Alcaraz
Image source, Getty ImagesNow then, it's time for third seed Carlos Alcaraz to take to the court as he battles it out against American Sebastian Korda on Philippe Chatrier.
The two-time Grand Slam winner put in a below-par performance in his second round win over Jesper de Jong.
Alcaraz won in four sets but question marks were raised over his chances of becoming champion in Paris.
He said after his win: "I prefer not to spend too much time on the court, I want to be in good shape for the next round but every match is different.
"I was in trouble at points. Jesper and I put on a good show."
Here come the playerspublished at 19:25 31 May
19:25 31 May
Korda v Alcaraz
Sebastian Korda was introduced to the Philippe Chatrier crowd before Carlos Alcaraz made his way up to the court.
The American has previously beaten Alcaraz on clay, in Monte Carlo in 2022 - will we see a repeat of that in this night session?
Welcome back!published at 19:22 31 May
19:22 31 May
Fancy seeing you here!
We're back with live coverage from the French Open as third seed Carlos Alcaraz takes to Philippe Chatrier to face 27th seed Sebastian Korda.
Alcaraz is yet to hit his scincillating best in Paris this year, will we see that tonight or is there an upset on the cards?
Whatever happens, we'll take you through it every step of the way.
See you at 19:15 BST!published at 18:19 31 May
18:19 31 May
Image source, Getty ImagesLike Andy Murray and Dan Evans, we'll also be saying our goodbyes. But don't worry, we will return at 19:15 BST!
Be sure to join us for live text commentary of Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz's match with 27th seed Sebastian Korda in the night session on Philippe Chatrier.
Postpublished at 18:18 31 May
18:18 31 May
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland GarrosImage source, BBC SportAndy Murray spends five minutes or so signing autographs for the kids waiting excitedly behind his chair.
Eventually he heads off court and receives a standing ovation.
Lots of fans wait and applaud him, knowing they probably won’t see him here again at the clay-court Grand Slam.
Image source, BBC SportPostpublished at 18:15 31 May
18:15 31 May
Dan Evans leaves the court to a standing ovation. Andy Murray is still signing giant tennis balls. Everyone wants to say their goodbye.
Postpublished at 18:14 31 May
18:14 31 May
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland GarrosAll over for Andy Murray and Dan Evans.
They will be heading back home on the Eurostar tomorrow after all.
After hanging around in the Paris rain following their exits in the singles, they lose in their opening doubles match.
What we expect to be Murray’s final French Open is finished.
Adieu, Andy.
Game, set and match Baez/Seyboth Wildpublished at 18:12 31 May
18:12 31 May
*Baez/Seyboth Wild 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-3) Evans/Murray
Team Dandy saved the first match point but they can't keep out the second.
The British wildcard pair have their run ended in the first round.
Postpublished at 18:11 31 May
18:11 31 May
*Baez/Seyboth Wild 7-6 (8-6) 6-6 (6-3) Evans/Murray
Sebastian Baez nets. We play on.
Match points Baez/Seyboth Wildpublished at 18:11 31 May
18:11 31 May
*Baez/Seyboth Wild 7-6 (8-6) 6-6 (6-2) Evans/Murray
Every point is crucial now. Dan Evans forces Sebastian Baez into netting, but then the Argentine hits a winner to set up match points.
Postpublished at 18:10 31 May
18:10 31 May
*Baez/Seyboth Wild 7-6 (8-6) 6-6 (5-1) Evans/Murray
Baez/Seyboth Wild take the next two points though. They're two away from the second round.
Postpublished at 18:09 31 May
18:09 31 May
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Roland GarrosThe Dandy Boys started the first-set tie-break slow - but recovered.
Now they have to do the same again.
The punters might be a little chilly but their support for the Brits is red-hot.
Postpublished at 18:09 31 May
18:09 31 May
Baez/Seyboth Wild 7-6 (8-6) 6-6 (3-1) Evans/Murray*
Much more like it. Team Dandy get on the board in the tie-break with a Dan Evans smashed winner down the middle.
Tsitsipas leads by set and breakpublished at 18:08 31 May
18:08 31 May
*Zhang 3-6 0-2 Tsitsipas
Over on Court Suzanne Lenglen, Stefanos Tsitsipas is a set up against China's Zhang Zhizhen.
The Greek ninth seed took the opener 6-3 and has got himself an early break in the second set.
