Angelique Kerber defeated Jaqueline Cristian 6–4, 3–6, 6–4 in the second round of the Olympic Games on clay in Paris. The German veteran showed resilience after dropping the middle set, regaining control in the decider to advance. Kerber's experience proved decisive in a match that saw momentum shifts typical of best-of-three tennis, with the third set proving conclusive in her favour. The victory marks a solid run for the former world number one at the Games, where she continues to compete at the elite level despite her later career stage. Kerber's progress to the next round maintains her presence among the tournament's established contenders on the Parisian clay.