Sinner is just four wins away from gaining the top spot in the ATP Rankings. In case he reaches the final or the current number one Novak Djokovic does not make it to the title clash, Sinner will make history by becoming the first-ever Italian world number one after the tournament.
Under the canopy of Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Greek defeated a tenacious Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(2), 6-4 in a match that lasted for two hours and 45 minutes.
Djokovic will have to secure a spot in the title clash atleast in order to retain his top spot in the ATP Rankings and hold off Jannik Sinner. His next challenge will be Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round. Djokovic is still searching for his first title in 2024 and improved his seas
After play finally got underway on Court Simonne-Mathieu the 11th-seeded Australian raced past Michelsen to seal his second-round spot at the clay-court major.
Cornet was no match for Zheng Qinwen on Court Philippe Chatrier in the first round as the 21-year-old registered a 6-2, 6-1 victory in one hour and 23 minutes.
Nadal, the 14-time French Open champion, gave his all in what might be his final appearance in the French Open but fell prey to the sharp forehand aggressive play of Alexander Zverev as he lost 3-6, 6-7(4), 3-6 in the blockbuster opening round clash on Monday.