Overview
- Novak Djokovic overcame gusty wind and light rain to beat Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 and reach the second round in pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
- Cameron Norrie ended a 16-month drought against top-20 opponents by defeating 11th seed Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6, 7-5 in nearly four hours of baseline drama.
- Third seed Alexander Zverev cruised into round two with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory over American Learner Tien, maintaining his challenge for a first major crown.
- Coco Gauff, last year’s runner-up, dispatched Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-2 as she builds momentum in her bid for a first French Open title.
- Jack Draper will start his opening match later today with a provisional world No.4 ranking after Taylor Fritz’s early exit from the tournament.