Carlos Alcaraz started the defense of his French open title with a straight-set victory over the Italian qualification Giulio Zeppieri.
The 22-year-old Spaniard, looking for a second Roland Garros Crown and a fifth Grand Slam title, won 6-3 6-4 6-2 in just under two hours.
Alcaraz was sent to play Suzanne Longlen at the court, presumably because he would rather not play later in the day, what he might have had on the main court, Phillipe chatrier.
He also had to deal with a late change in opponent, originally pulled against former world number four Kei Nishikori.
“I think it was really, really solid,” he said. “The first round for every tournament is never easy and probably comes here as a defender, it can be even more difficult.
“But I just started reasonably well, I retained my good pace during the game, which is great.
“I tried to be really focused on my game
“Hopefully I will continue in the next round, but I am just very, very proud of my start here in Roland Garros.”
Former finalist Casper Ruud also came to a flying start, the Norwegian seventh seed that the Spanish qualifying match Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-3 6-4 6-2 had rejected.
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