where novak djokovic has begun his french open title defence with a solid straight sets victory over france s pierre hugues herbert. having not yet reached a final in 2024, there have been question marks around his form. but he did what he does best on the clay courts of the french capital, powering to a 6 4, 7 6, 6 4 win over his wild card opponent. the 24 time grand slam champion will take sole ownership of the record of most major titles with a fourth victory in paris. next up for him spain s world number 63, roberto carballes baena. two time french open finalist casper ruud moved into the second round with a routine 6 3, 6 4, 6 3 win over brazil s felipe meligeni alves. the norwegian is a two time beaten finalist in paris, so will be looking to make that final step. aryna sabalenka meanwhile dropped just three games against teenager erika andreeva to start her french open campaign in emphatic style. the second seed was never truly troubled in a 6 1, 6 2 win over her 19
question marks around his form. but he did what he does best on the clay courts of the french capital, powering to a 6 4, 7 6, 6 4 win over his wild card opponent. the 24 time grand slam champion will take sole ownership of the record of most major titles with a fourth victory in paris. next up for him spain s world number 63, roberto carballes baena. two time french open finalist casper ruud moved into the second round with a routine 6 3, 6 4, 6 3 win over brazil s felipe meligeni alves. the norwegian is a two time beaten finalist in paris, so will be looking to make that final step. aryna sabalenka meanwhile dropped just three games against teenager erika andreeva to start her french open campaign in emphatic style. the second seed was never truly troubled in a 6 1, 6 2 win over her 19 year old opponent, who is ranked 98 places below her. she will face japan s moyuka uchijima in round two. fourth seed elena rybakina started sluggishly against belgium s greet minnen. she w
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Red-hot Casper Ruud continued his nearly flawless performance on the clay as the World No 7 started his French Open 2024 campaign with a convincing 6-3 6-4 6
Alex de Minaur wrapped up a 6-1 6-0 6-2 victory against Alex Michelsen in the first round to kick-start his French Open 2024 campaign in style on Tuesday