French Open Day 5 - Murray Sets Up Del Potro Clash; Edmund Through; Time To Rename Margaret Court Arena?

Published: June 1, 2017, 8:50 p.m.

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It was still short of Andy Murray\'s vintage, Grand Slam title-winning best form, but he is into round three of the French Open, and according to Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and the Telegraph\'s tennis correspondent Simon Briggs, he has the perfect platform to build on.

In the latest Tennis Podcast, Whitaker and Briggs discuss the contrasting routes through to the third round of Murray and Juan Martin del Potro, and speculate as to what might happen when they meet on Saturday.

Del Potro\'s heartbreaking, retirement win over Nicolas Almagro, who departed the court in agony and floods of tears after injuring his knee, reminded everyone what a sporting man Del Potro is. The Argentine rushed to Almagro\'s aid and comforted him throughout.

Kyle Edmund joined Murray in round three, and will now face Kevin Anderson, a surprise winner over Nick Kyrgios. Can Edmund keep his run going?

And there\'s debate over Margaret Court\'s controversial comments about same-sex marriage, and the response...


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