French Open Begins in Heat as Zverev Advances and Djokovic Chases History
Roland Garros opened under hot conditions as Zverev moved through and Djokovic pursued a record 25th Grand Slam title.
PARIS | The French Open opened under heat Sunday as Alexander Zverev advanced in straight sets and Novak Djokovic began another chase for tennis history.
Reuters reported that Zverev defeated Benjamin Bonzi 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Zverev, a 2024 finalist and three-time semifinalist, will face Tomas Machac in the second round.
Reuters also reported that Djokovic entered the tournament seeking a record 25th Grand Slam title, while the draw includes a strong field led by Jannik Sinner and other contenders on clay.
The tournament’s first-day heat, withdrawals and opening-round results give Roland Garros an immediate rhythm as players move from warm-up questions to match fitness and draw management.
Additional Reporting By: Reuters French Open; Reuters Djokovic preview
What this means
The next round will show whether Zverev’s early control carries forward and whether Djokovic’s chase for No. 25 gains rhythm on Paris clay.