Daniil Medvedev and Jessica Pegula both fell in the opening round at Roland Garros, extending a difficult week for seeded players at the French Open. Medvedev's loss to Adam Walton continued his poor record at the tournament, according to The Tennis Podcast, while Pegula's shock defeat to Kim Birrell marked another upset on day three.
Auger-Aliassime survives in five
Félix Auger-Aliassime advanced despite being pushed to a fifth-set tiebreak, according to The Tennis Podcast. The Canadian's section of the draw appeared relatively open, raising questions about how far he could progress from his seeding position.
Sinner eases through
Jannik Sinner progressed without difficulty, though The Tennis Podcast noted ongoing discussion about whether he would continue to receive the night session slot. The Italian's comfortable passage contrasted with the struggles of higher-ranked players.
Women's draw takes shape
Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka both made strong starts to the tournament. Naomi Osaka drew attention for her outfit choice, while the field continued to take shape through the opening round.
The tournament completed round one on day three, with day four's order of play set to follow.
Sources
- The Tennis Podcast: French Open Day 3 - Is the sun Sinner's most dangerous opponent?. Published 2026-05-27.
- The Tennis Podcast: French Open Day 2 - Svitolina, Ruud survive scares. Published 2026-05-26.
Reported from public sources.