French Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas survives first-round scare to beat Lorenzo Musetti

Stefanos Tsitsipas had a good start but soon fell behind and had to claw his way to the victory towards the end. It was the third time in the last two years that the fourth-seeded Greek has won at Roland Garros after losing the first two rounds. 

Stefanos Tsitsipas took a quick 4-1 lead at 15/40 before his Italian opponent won ten of the next 11 games to lead by a set and 4-0. Lorenzo Musetti used the Greek's lack of footing and trouble on the court by alternating between consistency and aggression. 

Stefanos Tsitsipas found his footing in the third set and soon found momentum for an unexpected comeback, jumping to a 3-0 lead. The Italian tried to mount a counter-attack, but Tsitsipas played with a consistent routine, creating more opportunities, serving better and pressing more. Stefanos Tsitsipas broke Lorenzo Musetti in the final set and secured his eighth break to win the last set 6-2.

In a post-match interview, Stefanos Tsitsipas said, "Things don't come easy. I refuse to give up. That is how it works for me. You never really think about getting back after being two sets to love. You play it to point after point. You wish that your efforts will pay off in the longer run. 

Jannik Sinner cruises past Bjorn Fratangelo to reach the second round

Jannik Sinner defeated Bjorn Fratangelo of the United States 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros on May 24 to secure a straight-sets victory. 

Jannik Sinner started the game with early breaks and a forehand winner to take control of the game. He won 80% of the points on first serves and struck 32 winners to secure an easy victory. The Italian improved his record at Roland Garros to 8-2, with both of his losses coming against Rafael Nadal in the 2020 and 2021 editions of the French Open.

Jannik Sinner will face Roberto Carballés Baena of Spain in the second round of the French Open on May 26.

Andrey Rublev beats Soonwoo Kwon in the first round clash

Russian tennis sensation Andrey Rublev defeated Soonwoo Kwon of South Korea 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros on May 24.

Andrey Rublev had a 5-4 lead in the first set when Soonwoo Kwon clinched three consecutive points to get a one-set lead. However, Andrey Rublev regrouped with haste and was on top of his game in the following three sets, striking 31 winners to 16 errors. He broke Soonwoo Kwon five times to secure a second-round spot after a two-hour and 56-minute long game.

After the match, Andrey Rublev said," I knew that he could hit the ball hard and play consistently. In the first set, he was playing on a high level. I was a bit tight. But little by little, I tried to find a way to play better and better. I finished much better than I started.

Andrey Rublev has won three titles this season. He will face Federico Delbonis in the second round of Roland Garros on May 25.