85-year-old players compete in French tennis championships

19 Mwezi wa sita, 2026

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Veteran athletes over 85 years old took to the clay courts at Roland Garros for the French +85 championships. Semifinal matches showcased impressive baseline rallies and net play among the competitors.

Jean-François Houlier defeated Jean-Pierre Olivier De Sardan in a men's semifinal. Houlier advanced to face Gérard Valles in the final.

In the women's draw, Mary Jane Marty beat Marie-Françoise Kerbrat. She was set to meet Genevieve Tournade in the championship match.

The finals were scheduled for June 19, 2026. These events form part of the ITF World Tennis Masters Tour, which includes age categories from 30 to 90+.

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