Eva Lys sent a strong signal at the French Open, impressively reaching the second round. The 24-year-old German secured a convincing 6:3, 6:0 victory against Croatia’s Petra Marcinko on Monday. This win is a significant achievement for Lys, who had recently dropped to world No. 81 due to knee issues.
In contrast, Tatjana Maria’s French Open campaign ended shortly after it began. Facing the favored and seeded Belgian Elise Mertens in the afternoon heat, the 38-year-old from Bad Saulgau initially kept pace. However, she ultimately fell short of an upset, losing 5:7, 0:6. Maria is the second-highest ranked German player.
Prior to Lys, Tamara Korpatsch had already advanced to the second round. Ella Seidel was also scheduled to play on Monday. Germany’s top player, Laura Siegemund, will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka on Tuesday.
Lys will now face experienced Romanian Sorana Cirstea, who is seeded 18th at Roland Garros. Based on her performance on Monday, Lys should not be underestimated, despite having lost their last significant encounter – in the first round of the Australian Open in January.
French Open: Iga Swiatek Comfortably Reaches Round 2
Four-time tournament champion Iga Swiatek made quick work of her opening match at this year’s French Open in Paris. The 24-year-old, aiming to reclaim the trophy, defeated 17-year-old Australian underdog Emerson Jones 6:1, 6:2 on Monday.
Swiatek had meticulously prepared for the tournament, including working with clay-court king Rafael Nadal. «I used the time really well to train and get inspiration from Rafa,» she said in April after a visit to the Nadal Academy in Mallorca. «He was able to have two training sessions with me, and I’m very grateful for that.» Nadal, with 14 titles at Roland Garros, is considered the greatest clay-court player in history.
Swiatek had previously cultivated an aura of near-invincibility in Paris. However, after three consecutive triumphs, she was eliminated in the semi-finals in 2024. She is now determined to demonstrate her exceptional class once again.
The world No. 3, who is among the top favorites alongside defending champion Coco Gauff of the USA and WTA No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, will face Czech player Sara Bejlek in the second round.
French Open 2026: Key Results from Monday Morning / Afternoon
Men’s Singles:
| Player 1 | Player 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Carreno-Busta (Spain) | Lehecka (Czech Republic) | 6:3, 7:6, 6:3 |
| Rinderknech (France) | Rodionov (Austria) | 7:6, 6:2, 6:3 |
| Fucsovics (Hungary) | Berrettini (Italy) | 7:6, 5:7, 1:6, 2:6 |
| Spizzirri (USA) | Tiafoe (USA) | 3:6, 7:6, 4:6, 3:6 |
| Bautista-Agut (Spain) | Nakashima (USA) | 2:6, 5:7, 2:6 |
Women’s Singles:
| Player 1 | Player 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Paolini (Italy) | Yastremska (Ukraine) | 7:5, 6:3 |
| Jones (Australia) | Swiatek (Poland) | 1:6, 2:6 |
| Maria (Germany) | Mertens (Belgium) | 5:7, 0:6 |
| Marcinko (Croatia) | Lys (Germany) | 3:6, 0:6 |