Sport360°'s tennis expert Reem Abulleil is in Paris for the 2014 French Open and will be providing regular updates throughout the tournament on this 'Live at Roland Garros' page.
So for all the latest breaking news, photos, social media activity, and everything else Roland Garros-related, this is the place to be… (timings below are Paris local time, two hours behind UAE time)
19:40 Taylor Townsend continues the "Youth Movement" as she dispatches No20 seed Alize Cornet 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 for only the second Grand Slam victory over her career. Brilliant stuff from the 18-year-old American. Maria Sharapova safely through to the next round and establishes herself as the main favourite for the title following Serena and Li Na's exit.
It's actually the first time in Open era history that the top two seeds have lost in a Grand Slam prior to the third round.
** I asked Djokovic and Berdych who they'd pick as the favourite for the women's title. Any guesses who they picked?
18:42 Not a pretty set point with a net cord but Sharapova overcame an early break to come back and take the first set 7-5 from Pironkova. Meanwhile American teenager Taylor Townsend was about to be a set and a double break up against No20 seed Cornet but instead has dropped the second set and will have to get the momentum back on her side if she plans on taking the decider.
17:30 It may be a bloodbath on the women's side but the top men are moving forward unscathed today as Tsonga joins Federer and Djokovic as straight sets winners into the third round.
16:06 Berdych stuck in a tough battle with Nedovyesov on Court 1. Climbed from a set down, made it two-sets-to-one but now trailing 0-3 in the fourth. No Flower Power today? Meanwhile Federer is in control on Lenglen and same goes for Tsonga on Chatrier against Melzer.
14:47 Asked to describe her season so far Serena says she has a couple of words but it would be inappropriate to say them. She didn't complain about anything physically. Says it wasn't her day, and that her serve wasn't there.
14:30 AND SHE'S DONE IT! Garbine Muguruza beats Serena Williams 6-2, 6-2 in 64 minutes. The defending champion is gone. The tournament has lost its top two seeds in two consecutive days.
14:27 Muguruza is one game away from the biggest upset of her career. This is the Spaniard's first meeting with a world No1
14:04 Are we losing both Williams sisters on the same day? Gabine Muguruza took the first set 6-2 from Serena and breaks in the opening game of the second set. Patrick Mouratoglou told me yesterday that "only Serena can beat Serena". Maybe Muguruza also can?
13:48 Muguruza breaks again for a 4-1 lead. Serena's still asleep. Over on Court 16, Dustin Brown is following a doubles match and sent out this tweet:
Dustin Brown @DreddyTennis
Court 16 @RolandGarros… 1 Pakistani / 1 Indian Vs. 1 Pakistani / 1 Indian… #TennisMakesItPossible
13:40 BREAK! Spaniard Garbine Muguruza breaks Serena Williams for a 2-1 lead on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
13:33 Steve Johnson completes a three-hour 57 minute win over qualifier Laurent Lokoli 4-6, 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3 for his first career five-set win (1-5). Plays fellow American Jack Sock next.
13:28 Au revoir Venus! The American sent packing by No29 seed sent packing by the 19-year-old Schmiedlova 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Whispers around the press room that she never really wanted to face Serena. Fair assumption or ridiculous accusation?
Meanwhile Schmiedlova (2012 Roland Garros junior runner-up) is overcome by emotion on court after the first top-30 win of her career: "This is the biggest win of my life. It's unbelievable. I have big respect for her. I still cannot believe I won!"
12:52 Venus in real trouble now on Chatrier. Down 0-3 in the third to world No56 Schmiedlova, who is one of nine teenagers in the women's draw this fortnight. An all-Williams third round looking less and less likely!
12:29 Genie Bouchard has recovered against Goerges. Took the second set and broke in the opening game of the third. Up next on this court is the continuation of the fifth set between French teenager Laurent Lokoli and American Steve Johnson, which was suspended for darkness last night. Lokoli, who was in that incredible dance-off with Monfils, was up two sets and serving for the match before he crumbled under the pressure. Match was suspended with him trailing Johnson 1-3 in the fifth. Think he got his head back overnight?
11:39 Venus Williams is up a break on Chatrier against teenager Schmiedlova, Ernests Gulbis is cruising against Argentinean hero Facundo Bagnis, who beat Benneteau 18-16 in the fifth in the first round to tie the record for longest games in a set here in Roland Garros. Stepanek just bageled Youzhny (what's happening, General?), while Germany's Julia Goerges is off to a good start against Eugenie Bouchard. Too soon to get excited for Goerges but hope she gets her mojo back this tournament!!
11:30 Bonjour from Pariiiis! Cloudy and chilly today again and some showers expected during the day. Interesting match on Court 1 between Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut and unpredictable Frenchman Benoit Paire, who exchanged early breaks and are now on serve seven games in.
