French Open 2025: Daniil Medvedev Battles Norrie as Day Three Delivers High-Stakes Matches

Daniil Medvedev’s French Open journey came to a sudden halt on Day Three of the tournament after a dramatic five-set battle against Cameron Norrie. The 11th-seeded Russian, who had entered the tournament with growing confidence on clay, was knocked out in the first round with a final score of 5–7, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1, 5–7.

The match, played on Court Simonne Mathieu, was an emotional rollercoaster. Medvedev struggled early on, dropping the first two sets as Norrie applied constant pressure and maintained a high level of consistency. But just when it looked like a straight-sets defeat was imminent, Medvedev turned the tide. He stormed back to take the third and fourth sets convincingly, finding his rhythm and controlling the baseline exchanges.

In the deciding fifth set, both players exchanged early breaks, keeping the match finely poised. However, it was Norrie who held his nerve in the final games. With the score tied at 5–5, the British player broke Medvedev’s serve and then served out the match to seal the biggest win of his clay-court career.

The result is a significant upset, as Medvedev was seen as a dark horse contender for the title after improved performances on clay in the lead-up to Roland Garros. His defeat also means that one of the top seeds exits the tournament in the opening round, an outcome few would have predicted.

Norrie advances to the second round with a major confidence boost and will look to build on this momentum. For Medvedev, the loss is a tough setback, especially after battling back so hard to force a fifth set. He’ll now shift focus to the upcoming grass-court season.

Alongside Medvedev, several marquee names are scheduled to appear on May 27th, making it a packed day of action at Roland Garros. The following table outlines the key men’s singles matches for May 27, with updates from the courts:

May 27, 2025 – Men’s Singles Matches

Player 1	Player 2	Court	Time (CEST)	Status
Daniil Medvedev	Cameron Norrie	Simonne Mathieu	11:00 AM	5–7, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1, 5–7.
Novak Djokovic	Mackenzie McDonald	Philippe Chatrier	5:30 PM IST	Scheduled
Jack Draper	Mattia Bellucci	Suzanne Lenglen	5:30 PM IST	Scheduled
Gaël Monfils	Hugo Dellien	Philippe Chatrier	7:30 PM IST	Scheduled
Corentin Moutet	Clément Tabur [Q]	Simonne Mathieu	7:30 PM IST	Scheduled

May 28 will mark the beginning of the second-round action for men’s singles, though specific matchups and times will only be confirmed after the conclusion of the current round. If Medvedev manages to turn the tide and defeat Norrie, his second-round match will likely feature prominently on Day Four.

The French Open consistently offers surprises, and with unpredictable weather and extended match durations, flexibility is essential for both players and fans. The atmosphere at Roland Garros is electric, and as top seeds battle rising talents, the clay continues to test every inch of the players’ skill and endurance.

For real-time results, match timings, and court assignments, fans are encouraged to visit the official Roland Garros website or follow live trackers on platforms like Flashscore and Sofascore.

As Daniil Medvedev continues his quest for a maiden French Open title, one thing is clear this year’s tournament is shaping up to be an unforgettable chapter in his evolving legacy on clay.