Caroline Garcia qualified for the round of 16 at Roland Garros by beating Belgian Elise Mertens in three sets (1-6, 6-4, 7-5).

She will face world No.5 Elina Svitolina for a place in the quarterfinals.

French n ° 2 Caroline Garcia (45th) qualified for the round of 16 at Roland Garros by overthrowing Belgian Elise Mertens (20th) in three sets (1-6, 6-4, 7-5) on Friday.

Garcia (26) will challenge world No.5 Elina Svitolina for a place in the quarterfinals.

This is the Frenchman's first round of 16 Grand Slam for more than two years.

His best result in a major tournament is a quarter-final at Roland Garros in 2017.

Victory for Caroline Garcia



The Frenchwoman overthrows Elise Mertens after a battle of 2:15, in three sets, 1-6, 6-4, 7-5!

The 45th in the world joins the round of 16 of # RG20 for the third time in her career



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