Day 1 at Roland Garros brought surprises on both sides; seeded players exited early. Bejlek upset Stephens in a notable upset; Basavareddy topped a top-10 opponent; Fritz exited after tight tiebreaks; Etcheverry's loss shook expectations. Such results showed the volatility of the first round on clay.
Nishesh Basavareddy stunned Taylor Fritz at the French Open 2026, while Nuno Borges and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina featured in dramatic first-round clashes at Roland Garros., Tennis, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comFrench Open Day One delivered drama and more as multiple stars, including the top-ranked American man, exited the tournament.
www.essentiallysports.comTen first-round upsets at Roland Garros reshaped the men's and women's singles draws.
www.si.comThere were many enthralling moments in the men's singles on Day 1 at the French Open, including some notable upsets.
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