Former Roland-Garros finalist but forced to go through qualifying for his last tournament at Porte d’Auteuil, Dominic Thiem won his first round on Monday. Opposed to the Italian Franco Agemenone, the 30-year-old Austrian had to battle in three sets to advance to the second round. He will face Otto Virtanen, 156th in the world, on Wednesday.
Among the French, Gabriel Debru lost after a big fight against Monegasque Valentin Vacherot (4-6, 6-3, 7-5). Manuel Guinard and Enzo Couacaud move on to the second round.