Archive · 27 May 2025
Alcaraz, Swiatek Advance; Nadal Tribute at French Open
The French Open started with defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek winning their first matches.
Alcaraz played well, winning in straight sets.
Swiatek also won but is now ranked 5th.
Both watched a tribute to Rafael Nadal before their matches.
Several other players also played, including Jannik Sinner who also won his match.
The tournament continues with the players trying to win the championship.
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek won their first-round matches.
Swiatek defeated Rebecca Sramkova in straight sets.
Alcaraz beat Giulio Zeppieri in straight sets.
Alcaraz has 28 wins in his past 30 matches on red clay.
Swiatek is on a 22-match unbeaten streak at the French Open.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Giulio Zeppieri, Rebecca Sramkova, Jannik Sinner, Arthur Rinderknech, Emma Raducanu, Taylor Fritz, Emma Navarro
- What
- First round matches at the French Open.
- When
- May 26, 2025
- Where
- Roland Garros, Paris
- Why
- Alcaraz and Swiatek began their title defenses successfully.
- Alcaraz vs. Zeppieri Score
- 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
- Swiatek Match Duration
- 1 hour, 24 minutes
- Alcaraz Clay Record
- 28 wins in past 30 matches on red clay
- Swiatek's French Open Unbeaten Streak
- 22
- Swiatek's Ranking
- 5
