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Sloane Stephens relished every moment she spent on her favourite court in the world as the she cruised to a 6-0 6-4 first-round victory over former world No 1 Katerina Pliskova.

Stephens puts down marker on 'favourite court in the world'

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title was given a boost when Rafael Nadal pulled out of the French Open and the Serbian has arrived at Roland Garros without any injury problems.

Djokovic begins French Open bid injury-free

Aryna Sabalenka took her time to get going but powered into the second round of the French Open with a comprehensive 6-3 6-2 win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.

Women's wrap: Day 1 - May 28

Aryna Sabalenka won a politically-charged French Open duel against Marta Kostyuk on Sunday as jeers and boos rained down on the defeated Ukrainian who refused to shake hands with her Belarusian opponent.

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed at French Open as Tsitsipas, Rublev move on

Fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was made to work hard for more than three hours to book his spot in the French Open second round with a 7-5 6-3 4-6 7-6(7) win over Czech Jiri Vesely on Sunday.

Men's wrap: Day 1 - 28 May

World No 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas will be downing red wine, munching on baguettes and smiling a lot in Paris, hoping this will lead to success at the French Open, he said on Sunday.

Tsitsipas banks on wine, baguettes, Alcaraz-style smiles for Paris success

No French man has won a singles Grand Slam title for 40 years and 1983 French Open champion Yannick Noah has a piece of advice for the local youngsters - pack your bags and leave the country.

Leave the country or join long list of losers, Noah tells French hopes

Spectators were lining up in massive numbers under panama hats and umbrellas as the French Open started in bright sunshine at Roland Garros on Sunday.

French Open starts under sunny skies at Roland Garros

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