The French Open commenced on Sunday in Paris under a severe heatwave, with temperatures already at 26 degrees Celsius (79 Fahrenheit) by 11 a.m. and forecast to climb to 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit).
Day One Matches and Conditions
Early matches on Day 1 featured 13th-seeded Karen Khachanov against Arthur Gea and 15th-seeded Marta Kostyuk facing Oksana Selekhmeteva. Spectators were seen fanning themselves with newspapers to alleviate the heat, while players concentrated on staying hydrated.
The main stadium, Court Philippe-Chatrier, was scheduled to host 11th-seeded Belinda Bencic against Sinja Kraus, followed by a night match.
Djokovic's Record Appearance
Three-time champion Novak Djokovic is set to compete against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night match, marking his 82nd Grand Slam tournament—a new men's record.
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