{"id":21714,"date":"2026-05-20T10:07:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T02:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=21714"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:16:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T04:16:27","slug":"schoolkate-hunter-progress-in-roland-garros-qualifying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2026\/05\/20\/schoolkate-hunter-progress-in-roland-garros-qualifying","title":{"rendered":"Schoolkate, Hunter progress in Roland Garros qualifying"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tristan Schoolkate and Storm Hunter continue their Roland Garros qualifying campaigns after statement victories on Day 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tristan Schoolkate and Storm Hunter have joined Bernard Tomic in the second round of Roland Garros qualifying following their triumphs on Wednesday morning (AEST).<\/p>\n

Schoolkate fought off a fast-approaching Kimmer Coppejans to record his maiden victory at the claycourt major. The No.15 seed defeated the Belgian 7-5 1-6 6-4 in two hours and 13 minutes to advance.<\/p>\n

In an even first set, Schoolkate broke when it mattered most, converting one of four set points at 6-5 to gain an early lead.<\/p>\n

Coppejans threatened to steal the match from the West Australian, winning 10 of the next 13 games to race to a 4-2 lead in the final set. However, Schoolkate remained composed, winning the last four games to emerge victorious.<\/p>\n

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Schoolkate\u2019s win on Wednesday nudges him one step closer to a third-straight Grand Slam main-draw appearance. The 25-year-old will be back in action on Day 3, up against American Darwin Blanch.<\/p>\n

Schoolkate was not the only Australian victor on Day 2. Hunter recorded a 6-3 6-1 win over compatriot Tahlia Kokkinis, who was on Roland Garros debut.<\/p>\n

The world No.193 converted on five of seven break point opportunities in the victory, as she aims to qualify in Paris for the third time.<\/p>\n

Hunter will also play on Day 3 when she faces 30th seed Wang Xiyu, who is targeting a return to the final round of Roland Garros qualifying.<\/p>\n

Schoolkate and Hunter will be joined on Day 3 by Tomic who features in the second match on Court 2 against Italian teenager Federico Cina.<\/p>\n

It comes after Tomic came from a set down on Day 1 in his\u00a0first-round match against 28th seeded Tunisian Moez Echargui to prevail 3-6 7-5 6-3<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He is hoping to reach the third round of qualifying at the French major for the first time in eight years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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