French Open Live Breakdown! Talking about the 1st few days of action in Paris. W/ Calvin Betton.

French Open Live Breakdown! Talking about the 1st few days of action in Paris. W/ Calvin Betton.

From Control the Controllables by Dan Kiernan

May 27, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 283

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Dan Kiernan and Calvin Betton discuss the early days of the French Open, covering key matches and insights from the tournament.

Our CTC Live series is back for Roland Garros 2026, bringing you first-hand updates from the courts of Paris! Sponsored by Novellus Finance: https://novellusfinance.com/uk/ In this episode, Dan is joined by Calvin Betton, a 2 time Grand Slam-winning coach, live from the tournament, to break down the action from the first three days. They cover the extraordinary heat gripping Paris, the big seeds falling, integrity questions around the doubles draw, and some brilliant stories from inside the locker room and beyond. This is the place to go for a quick round-up of Roland Garros action from a coach's perspective. Key talking points: Temperatures hitting 37 degrees Celsius in Paris and how the courts are staying surprisingly slow despite the heat, thanks to Roland Garros's unique watering and salting process. Big names out early, including Taylor Fritz, Medvedev and Bublik, plus Jessica Pegula going out to Kim Birrell on day three. The doubles draw integrity debate, with six first-round withdrawals and singles players pocketing prize money without hitting a ball. The Serena Williams comeback rumours, with Calvin giving a frank take on wildcards, integrity and whether the sport should…

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