Sinner and Zverev reach French Open last 16, Pegula digs deep to beat Vondrousova

World number one Jannik Sinner powered into the French Open last 16 on Saturday alongside last year’s runner-up Alexander Zverev as American Jessica Pegula and Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva ensured their campaigns continue into week two.

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Italian Sinner eased through 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 against outclassed world number 34 Jiri Lehecka hours before the kick-off between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain for European club football's biggest prize.

"It was a very great match from my side,” said the top-seeded Italian.

“I think the start of each set, with early break he gave me, then the confidence to keep going, and I'm very happy about today’s match.

“I don’t think there’s much I could improve.”

Three-time Grand Slam winner Sinner next meets Russia's Andrey Rublev, the beneficiary of a walkover to the fourth round after France’s Arthur Fils withdrew injured on Friday.

“Andrey is an incredible player,” said Sinner.

“I have to be focused. He’s rested. So let's see what's coming.”

Sinner has been finding his feet since his comeback from a three-month doping ban, reaching the Italian Open final where he lost to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz.