The 2024 French Open gets underway at Roland Garros on Sunday with Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek defending their singles titles.- Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner woes - World number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic will be targeting a fourth French Open title to break a tie with three-time winners Mats Wilander, Gustavo Kuerten and Ivan Lendl.
The German laid down a marker for Roland Garros with a 6-4 7-5 victory.
Alexander Zverev won his second Rome Open title after beating Nicolas Jarry in straight sets 6-4, 7-5 in Sunday's final.Unseeded Errani and Paolini made the Foro Italico crown roar by beating reigning US Open singles champion Gauff and Routliffe 6-3, 4-6, 10-8.