French Open 2025 Opens With Multiple First-Round Matches In Paris

The 2025 French Open has commenced with key first-round matches highlighting the women's singles draw. Fourteenth-seed Karolina Muchova, recovering from illness and wrist injury, is set to face Alycia Parks, who has struggled on clay this season; Muchova is favored to advance if her physical condition holds. German player Eva Lys achieved a milestone by becoming the first German to reach the second round in Paris, defeating American Peyton Stearns decisively and setting up a match against Canadian qualifier Victoria Mboko. Meanwhile, some players, including Laura and Kamilla Rachimowa, have been eliminated early, while top seed Aryna Sabalenka progressed comfortably. The tournament's first-round matches began with both men's and women's singles starting at 11am CEST, with evening sessions scheduled later in the day. These developments set the stage for an exciting progression through the clay-court Grand Slam event.