Jannik Sinner: The Top Seed’s Redemption
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner enters the tournament seeking his maiden French Open title. After serving a three-month doping ban, Sinner made a strong comeback with a straight-sets victory over Arthur Rinderknech in the first round, extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 15 matches. He faces French veteran Richard Gasquet next, who may be playing the final match of his illustrious career .Outlook IndiaDiario AS
Carlos Alcaraz: Defending Champion’s Strong Start
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz began his title defense with a commanding win over Giulio Zeppieri, showcasing his dominance on clay. Alcaraz, who has won four of the last five Grand Slam titles alongside Sinner, is on a collision course with Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals and potentially Sinner in the semifinals .Cadena SERTennis.com
Novak Djokovic: Pursuing a Record 25th Grand Slam
Three-time French Open champion Novak Djokovic starts his campaign against Mackenzie McDonald. Fresh off a victory at the Geneva Open, Djokovic aims to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title, even as questions about his motivation in the absence of long-time rivals linger .The Guardian+1New York Post+1
Rising Stars and Notable Matches
- Learner Tien, a 19-year-old American prodigy, makes his main draw debut against World No. 3 Alexander Zverev. Tien’s recent performance includes a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open, where he defeated fifth seed Daniil Medvedev .The US Sun
- James Duckworth faces Alexander Bublik in a first-round match. Duckworth’s resilience on clay could challenge Bublik’s inconsistent performance on the surface .New York Post
🎾 Women’s Singles: Swiatek Leads the Charge
Iga Swiatek: Reigning Champion’s Quest Continues
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, unbeaten at Roland Garros since 2021, began her title defense with a hard-fought victory over Rebecca Sramkova. She faces Emma Raducanu in the second round, who overcame illness to win her opening match against Wang Xinyu .Tennisuptodate.com+3Diario AS+3The Times+3The Times
Coco Gauff: A Promising Path Ahead
Coco Gauff, a 2022 finalist, has drawn a favorable path in the tournament. If she maintains control over her serve, particularly minimizing double faults, she stands a strong chance of reaching the semifinals .Tennis Connected
Other Contenders and Farewells
- Madison Keys, Barbora Krejcikova, and Jelena Ostapenko are among the notable players advancing to the next rounds.Lawn Tennis Association
- Caroline Garcia, the French No. 1, bid farewell to professional tennis after a first-round loss to Bernarda Pera.Diario AS
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