The French Open Day 1 is in full swing at Roland-Garros. All the big names like Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Świątek, and Jannik Sinner are battling it out in the second Grand Slam of the year. The No. 1 women’s seed Aryna Sabalenka has already advanced to the second round. Keep up with the latest insights and analysis from our reporters on the ground in Paris and our team of tennis experts around the world.
Watch the matches on TNT, Max (U.S.) or Eurosport, TNT Sports (UK) and join the conversation at live@theathletic.com. In the latest updates, Peyton Stearns faced a first-round exit, Belinda Bencic withdrew from the French Open, and Caroline Garcia announced her retirement after Roland Garros. Stay updated with the latest French Open betting odds.
Novak Djokovic avoids facing Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open draw, while Iga Swiatek’s title defense will be put to the test. In the ongoing matches, Anastasia Pavlyunchenkova is facing Qinwen Zheng, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is battling Zizou Bergs. The rain outside is causing some interruptions, but the action continues on the covered courts. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches as the tournament progresses.
In a surprising turn of events, two-time French Open semifinalist Petra Kvitova was eliminated by Viktorija Golubic after a tough three-set match. The top seed Aryna Sabalenka made quick work of her opponent Kamilla Rakhimova, winning in just 60 minutes. Young talents like Victoria Mboko and Elmer Møller are also making their mark in the tournament, showcasing their potential for future success.
Despite some rain delays and early exits, the French Open is off to an exciting start with plenty of thrilling matches and surprises. Stay tuned for more action from Roland-Garros as the tournament unfolds.
