Jesper Svensson heads into the final round of the FedEx Open de France with a narrow one-stroke lead, following a solid performance on Saturday. The Swedish golfer, aiming for his first European Tour victory, carded a 3-under-par 68 at Le Golf National to reach a total of 12-under 201. Svensson has been a model of consistency throughout the tournament, relying on steady ball-striking and sharp play on the greens to keep him ahead of a competitive field.
One of the biggest stories from Saturday’s round was the slip by Justin Rose, who started the day in contention but now finds himself five shots back. Rose struggled to maintain momentum after a promising start to the tournament, posting a disappointing 1-over 72 in the third round. The Englishman, a major champion and Ryder Cup hero, will need a stellar performance on Sunday to have any chance of catching Svensson.
Behind Svensson, a tight group of challengers is poised to make a final push for the title. Frenchman Antoine Rozner, who is eager to claim a win on home soil, sits just one shot behind after carding a 4-under 67 on Saturday. Rozner has shown excellent form throughout the week, bolstered by strong support from the local crowd. Also in the mix is Thomas Detry, the Belgian rising star, who is two strokes off the lead after posting a 69. Detry’s aggressive play and confidence could make him a serious contender in the final round.
Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood and Adrian Otaegui are both within striking distance but will need to put together low rounds on Sunday to catch the leaders. Fleetwood, known for his ball-striking ability, sits four strokes behind Svensson, while Otaegui, fresh off a win at the Andalucia Masters, is just a shot further back.
As the tournament heads into its final day, the leaderboard is tightly packed, and several players are in position to challenge Svensson for the title. With unpredictable weather conditions expected and Le Golf National’s challenging layout, Sunday’s final round promises plenty of drama. All eyes will be on Svensson to see if he can hold off the field and secure his maiden European Tour victory.
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