Overview

• Rafael Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, was celebrated in a farewell ceremony on Court Philippe Chatrier, marking his retirement from professional tennis.
• World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her campaign with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 victory over Kamilla Rakhimova, aiming for her first French Open title.
• The tournament opens under the shadow of recent doping bans for top players Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek, both of whom are returning to Grand Slam action with uncertain form.
• The Tennis Players’ Association continues its antitrust lawsuit against tennis governing bodies, with motions to dismiss filed by the defendants just days before the tournament.
• Carlos Alcaraz, the defending men’s champion, is favored to retain his title, while the women’s field sees an open competition with contenders like Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini, and Mirra Andreeva.