
Simona Halep established her credentials to become the newest French Open champion with a blistering 6-1, 6-1 victory over Carla Suarez-Navarro to reach the quarter-finals on Monday.
This was Muguruza's first attempt at defending a grand slam championship, and she ran into a determined Mladenovic, who was backed by a vocal crowd of countrymen who chanted her nickname, Kiki, throughout the match.
The Romanian will fight for a place in the semi-final on Tuesday against world No.6 Svitolina, who defeated Martic 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. "Today I was super determined, and able to push out these negative thoughts".
"I feel very, very good now".
"I had "Svitolina mode" back", Svitolina said about trailing 2-5 in the third set.
Former French Open champion Stan Wawrinka and two runners-up will complete their fourth-round matches on Monday at Roland Garros. The Ukrainian leads the women's game with 35 wins this season, lifting an impressive four titles - her other triumphs coming at Taipei City, Dubai and Istanbul.
Murray will next play Japanese eighth-seed Nishikori, who recovered to beat veteran Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 0-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-0 and Murray was wary of the resurgent 2014 US Open finalist.
Cornet and Garcia's dispute dates back to the Fed Cup earlier this year, when the latter declared she did not want to be picked, before pulling out due to a back injury when she was selected.
Semi-finals delayed by light winds
The winners of the qualifying series will carry a point into the regatta finale, the Cup Match, if they get that far. The other two semi-finalists will be Artemis Racing and Softbank Team Japan.
On the stroke of the hour Suarez Navarro was put out of her misery, having made 41 errors.
This marks Murray's seventh overall trip to the round of eight at Roland Garros.
Their head-to-head record stands at 2-2, with Garcia winning the pair's only previous meeting on clay in Madrid two years ago.
Set No. 2 was equally punishing for the 21st seed and Halep wasted little time in reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-1 win.
"Obviously it's a awful tragedy in London", Murray, who recorded his 650th career win, told the crowd.
French Open glory would deliver Cahill his third grand slam crown as a coach, but first since Agassi won the 2003 Australian Open after regaining the top ranking at 32.
But Svitolina, who needed treatment on her back at the start of the third set, broke and soon won on her second match point, when Martic hit a backhand into the net.
Aaron Judge is 'the scariest thing I've ever seen,' says David Ortiz
Next weekend against the Houston Astros there will be two familiar faces in the media section in Houston for the Boston Red Sox . David Ortiz (left), CC Sabathia (center) and Aaron Judge at Sabathia's charity event Monday in Times Square.N.Y.
Former FBI Director James Comey to testify in Senate June 8 People close to Comey have said he wants to clear his name through public testimony. Comey and Trump's working relationship wasn't all bad.
Oklahoma outlasts Florida in epic 17-inning Game 1
But back came the Gators in the bottom of the inning, scoring two runs on an Amanda Lorenz double with two outs in the inning. Florida loaded the bases in the bottom of the 17th inning , and Lorenz managed a flyout to cut the deficit to 7-5.
Courage and self-sacrifice of those who took a stand against London terrorists
The honour is given to civilians who display the "greatest heroism or the most conspicuous courage" in the face of extreme danger. The three men got out of the vehicle and proceeded to stab people as they made their way through Borough Market.
Casino gunman identified as problem gambler Armeen Gomez, chief security officer at Resorts World, said witnesses at the scene had testified to seeing multiple assailants. A previous statement by Albayalde, hours after the attack was over, had said that the suspect was likely to be a foreigner.
Officials say Trump may not try to block Comey's testimony
Collins was discussing Comey's scheduled testimony - set for Thursday - before the Senate Intelligence Committee. I didn't even really talk to him. "That's the extent of my acquaintance with Mr Flynn", he added.
Djokovic, Muguzura, Nadal in action at French Open
The 14-time major victor has dropped just 20 games in four rounds so far, just one more than he lost at the same stage in 2012. Mladenovic could have company in the quarterfinals, though: Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia plays her fourth-round match Monday.
Harvard rescinds offers to incoming freshmen over hateful memes
Many will agree these students crossed a line and forfeited the right to engage in unfettered debate, at least at Harvard . But with this action, Harvard is sending a message with a classic free-speech chill: You can say anything - but not here.
England, New Zealand Seek Tightened Security Ahead Of Match SPORT360 MATCH PREDICTION: England go into the match as favourites, but you can not rule out New Zealand from any contest. This England team have grown up in the intervening months. "So I think they've contributed to it as a whole".
Australian Woman Stabbed In Throat During London Bridge Attack Our thoughts are with those killed and injured in these horrifying attacks, and we will bring more details as they come in. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Zelenak's family during their search.
Ex-MMA fighter gets 36 years to life in kidnap, beating case
As Radar previously reported, Mack claimed that her ex-boyfriend walked in on her and a man named Corey Thomas on August 8, 2014. The 35-year-old Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver , who was convicted by a jury in March, will be eligible for parole in 36 years.
Thad Matta out as basketball coach at Ohio State
The Buckeyes said a national search for a new coach would begin right away. When asked if he was finished coaching, Matta said, "Never say never.
Spelling bee champ asked to spell 'covfefe,' gets it wrong
Ananya, of Fresno, California , won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday after numerous rounds against Rohan Rajeev . Vinay said she has two plans for her prize money: sharing it with her younger brother and putting it into her college account.
Zidane can stay at Real Madrid for life, says Perez
In the run-up to the final, it sounded like Juventus were favourites and were playing a team who'd reached the final by chance. We pressed a lot more and physically we won the game there too, so I'm very happy".
Murray confident ahead of Del Potro clash And now I know his game a lot, but I need to be in good shape and physically be stronger if we play a long match, long rallies. The world No 1 came through an absorbing contest on a sweltering Court Suzanne Lenglen 6-7 (3-7 ) 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-3).