Osaka, Alcaraz advance at French Open

By Agence France-Presse

May 27, 2024 11:39 am

PARIS — Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday (Monday in Manila), setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam.

However, Andy Murray's French Open career was ruthlessly ended in straight sets by fellow three-time major winner and 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka.

GREAT START Japan’s Naomi Osaka eyes the ball as she plays against Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti during their women’s singles match on Day One of The French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris, May 26, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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