Overview

• Sinner defeated Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5, on Monday evening at Court Philippe Chatrier.
• He erased a 0-4 deficit in the third set by mounting successive counterbreaks to close out the match 7-5.
• Rinderknech’s on-court antics and a no-look drop shot failed to unsettle the world No. 1’s focus.
• The victory extends Sinner’s unbeaten run in 2025 Grand Slam tournaments following his Australian Open title.
• He will face veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the second round after Gasquet’s four-set win over Terence Atmane.