Overview
- Novak Djokovic extended his perfect record in French Open openers to 20–0 with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Mackenzie McDonald.
- Second seed Coco Gauff overcame a pre-match racket mishap to dismantle Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-2 and book her spot in round two.
- Britain’s Cameron Norrie stunned 11th seed Daniil Medvedev in a five-set marathon, winning 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6, 7-5 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
- Grigor Dimitrov retired injured against Ethan Quinn while leading two sets to one, marking his fourth consecutive Grand Slam retirement.
- Italy’s Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti both surged into the third round with straight-sets wins as two-time finalist Casper Ruud was beaten by Portugal’s Nuno Borges.