World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka sealed a stylish win to make the second round of the French Open, while Naomi Osaka brought runway flair to Roland Garros, but sixth seed Daniil Medvedev unravelled in searing heat.
Reigning champion Coco Gauff recovered from a sluggish start on Tuesday to outclass Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-0 with several Americans also progressing despite a heat wave in Paris making conditions challenging for players and fans.
Jannik Sinner began his quest for a maiden French Open title to complete the career Grand Slam with a 6-1 6-3 6-4 win against Frenchman Clement Tabur in the evening session on Court Philippe Chatrier.
The Italian's only mistake in a near-flawless performance was to give a bit of hope to Tabur in the third set, but the 24-year-old was always a cut above as he claimed his 30th victory in a row.
"I like to challenge myself," the Belarusian told reporters.
"But at the same time, the dress is super light ...
I don't feel the dress on me.
I was thinking it's going to be super hot wearing black, but it doesn't feel like black colour on me, I feel really comfortable.
"And the diamonds, I don't really feel the heaviness of it, but I can imagine how it looks from the outside ...
for me, it's important to look good.
If I feel good looks-wise, I perform better and I feel great." While Sabalenka set the tone, former world No 1 Osaka added a touch of Parisian flair as she walked onto Court Suzanne Lenglen in a sequined blouse and a black mesh floor-length train before unveiling a layered yellow-brown and gold match dress.
The tennis was equally sparkling as the 16th seed overcame tricky German Laura Siegemund 6-3 7-6(3) before hinting at the inspiration behind her match outfit.
"I feel like ...
you know the Eiffel Tower at night when it's sparkly? I think I look like that a bit," Osaka said.
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