• epa03718036 Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands in action during her 1st round match against against Sara Errani of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 26 May 2013. EPA/CHRISTOPHE KARABA *** Local Caption *** 03718036.jpg
    epa03718036 Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands in action during her 1st round match against against Sara Errani of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 26 May 2013. EPA/CHRISTOPHE KARABA *** Local Caption *** 03718036.jpg
  • The match of the day was the one between Gilles Simon, the Frenchman, and the veteran Lleyton Hewitt. Simon drew inspiration from the home support at Roland Garros to beat the former world No 1 in five sets. Impressive, considering he had lost the first t???
    The match of the day was the one between Gilles Simon, the Frenchman, and the veteran Lleyton Hewitt. Simon drew inspiration from the home support at Roland Garros to beat the former world No 1 in five sets. Impressive, considering he had lost the first t???
  • David Ferrer, a strong contender for the men's single title this year, wasted little time in his first-round match. The Spaniard beat Marinko Matosevic 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Christophe Karaba / EPA
    David Ferrer, a strong contender for the men's single title this year, wasted little time in his first-round match. The Spaniard beat Marinko Matosevic 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. Christophe Karaba / EPA
  • There was also plenty of home cheer when Benjamin Becker - one of ATP tennis' most consistent performers - was beaten by Jeremy Chardy. Becker, who was evidently not at his best, eventually lost 6-4 6-2 7-5. Caroline Blumberg / EPA
    There was also plenty of home cheer when Benjamin Becker - one of ATP tennis' most consistent performers - was beaten by Jeremy Chardy. Becker, who was evidently not at his best, eventually lost 6-4 6-2 7-5. Caroline Blumberg / EPA
  • Serena Williams, the world No 1 and the woman most favoured to win this year, went about business in usual fashion. She beat Anna Tatishvili 6-0, 6-1. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
    Serena Williams, the world No 1 and the woman most favoured to win this year, went about business in usual fashion. She beat Anna Tatishvili 6-0, 6-1. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
  • Another contender for the title, Roger Federer, too, had a comfortable first round as the Swiss master beat Pablo Carreno 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
    Another contender for the title, Roger Federer, too, had a comfortable first round as the Swiss master beat Pablo Carreno 6-2, 6-2, 6-3. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
  • Federer, who has not been at his best this season, is hoping to add to the solitary trophy he won in 2009 when he beat the Swedish Robin Soderling. Well, one down, six to go. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
    Federer, who has not been at his best this season, is hoping to add to the solitary trophy he won in 2009 when he beat the Swedish Robin Soderling. Well, one down, six to go. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images
  • The main courts at Roland Garros were packed on the first day of the French Open - the second grand slam tournament of the calendar year. The Suzanna Lenglen court was abuzz throughout the day. Matthew Stockman / Getty Images
    The main courts at Roland Garros were packed on the first day of the French Open - the second grand slam tournament of the calendar year. The Suzanna Lenglen court was abuzz throughout the day. Matthew Stockman / Getty Images
  • Illya Marchenko was an unhappy man, during and after his first-round match. The Ukraine player lost to South Africa's Kevin Andersonin in straight sets, but there was plenty of noise during the course of the match. Thomas Coex / AFP
    Illya Marchenko was an unhappy man, during and after his first-round match. The Ukraine player lost to South Africa's Kevin Andersonin in straight sets, but there was plenty of noise during the course of the match. Thomas Coex / AFP
  • Germany's Dinah Pfizenmaier hits a backhand shot to Luxembourg's Mandy Minella. Pfizenmaier won 7-5, 6-1. Miguel Medina / AFP
    Germany's Dinah Pfizenmaier hits a backhand shot to Luxembourg's Mandy Minella. Pfizenmaier won 7-5, 6-1. Miguel Medina / AFP
  • Grace Min had a bad start to her French Open ambitions after she lost to Galina Voskoboeva, of Kazakhstan. The American, though, can be proud of stretching her opponents to three sets. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
    Grace Min had a bad start to her French Open ambitions after she lost to Galina Voskoboeva, of Kazakhstan. The American, though, can be proud of stretching her opponents to three sets. Patrick Kovarik / AFP
  • There was disappointment for Serena, though, as sister Venus lost to Ursula Radwanska. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
    There was disappointment for Serena, though, as sister Venus lost to Ursula Radwanska. Petr David Josek / AP Photo
  • In the process, Simon became the first Frenchman into the second round of the tournament yesterday. Vincent Kessler / Reuters
    In the process, Simon became the first Frenchman into the second round of the tournament yesterday. Vincent Kessler / Reuters

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