French Open 2016 Schedule: Wednesday Replay TV Coverage and Live Stream Guide
Novak Djokovic's dream of winning a maiden French Open crown endured on Wednesday after the world No. 1 battled through rain delays to record a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, 7-5 fourth-round victory over Roberto Bautista Agut.
The Serb conceded a set for the first time in this year's tournament, but he fought back with a vengeance to beat his defiant Spanish opponent into submission, concluding their clash on Wednesday morning.
Djokovic will encounter Tomas Berdych in the next phase of his Roland Garros campaign after he defeated David Ferrer 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 on Wednesday, with David Goffin and 13th-seed Dominic Thiem also making it through.
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Serena Williams also booked her spot in the quarters after trouncing Elina Svitolina 6-1, 6-1, but sister Venus was unable to join her and fell out of the running with a 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Timea Bacsinszky.
Make sure you don't miss any of the action from Day 11 by tuning into this evening's replay coverage, detailed along with live stream information ahead.
For the full schedule, visit the tournament's official site.
| Serena Williams (USA)[1] | vs. | Elina Svitolina (UKR)[18] |
| Novak Djokovic (SER)[1] | vs. | Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP)[14] |
| Andy Murray (GBR)[2] | vs. | Richard Gasquet (FRA)[9] |
| Samantha Stosur (AUS)[21] | vs. | Tsvetana Pironkova (BUL) |
| Venus Williams (USA)[9] | vs. | Timea Bacsinszky (SUI)[8] |
| Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI)[3] | vs. | Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ESP) |
| David Ferrer (ESP)[11] | vs. | Tomas Berdych(CZE)[7] |
| Garbine Muguruza (ESP)[4] | vs. | Shelby Rogers (USA) |
| Madison Keys (USA)[15] | vs. | Kiki Bertens (NED) |
| David Goffin (BEL)[12] | vs. | Ernests Gulbis (LAT) |
Highlights of the day’s play will be on Eurosport 2 at 7 p.m. (BST) and can be watched via Eurosport Player (UK).
Action will be replayed on the Tennis Channel from 3 p.m. to 5 a.m. (ET) and can be streamed via Tennis Channel Everywhere (U.S.).
Djokovic Down but Far From Out
Bautista Agut offered French Open front-runner Djokovic the toughest test of his tournament so far across Tuesday and Wednesday, but the top seed ultimately pulled clear as he so often does.
Despite not managing to win a set, the Spaniard did give his No. 1-ranked foe a grand scare on the Philippe Chatrier Court, and Djokovic's prize was a pricey career landmark, per the official Roland Garros Twitter account:
Appealing to his renowned, relaxed demeanour, Djokovic then took the time to celebrate in the aftermath with a ball boy from the French Open ranks, per Eurosport UK:
The path seemed set for Djokovic to dominate the fourth (and final) set after rampaging to a 6-1 win in the third, but Bautista Agut proved value for money and broke his opponent to even lead 4-2 at one point.
But Djokovic's tirade was unforgiving, and a three-game streak at the match's end saw him over the line just when a spike in energy was needed most, taking his place in the final eight as a result.
Serena Saunters Past Svitolina
It took reigning Roland Garros champion Serena Williams a little more than an hour to do away with the challenge of No. 18 seed Svitolina on Wednesday as the American booked her place in the last eight with flying colours.
There was barely even a chance for rain to play a factor, and it was pointed out that the first 6-1 set proved particularly devastating:
As impressive as Serena was in booking her quarter-final place, though, it was ultimately a long Svitolina backhand that sealed her fate, as shown by Eurosport UK:
To the Ukrainian's credit, Svitolina at least kept mistakes to a minimum, and it was actually the defending French Open title-holder who committed the majority of unforced errors, per the official Roland Garros website.
Serena will now face Yulia Putintseva in the last eight after she defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 7-5, 7-5 on Wednesday, and the unseeded Kazakh contender is sure to be seeking further upsets in Paris.
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