Alexander Zverev, the third seed and last year’s finalist at Roland Garros, began his 2025 French Open campaign with a commanding straight-sets victory over American teenager Learner Tien. Zverev secured the win 6–3, 6–3, 6–4 on Court Suzanne Lenglen, breaking Tien once in each set and maintaining control throughout the match.
The German expressed satisfaction with his performance, noting that early matches typically require more effort, and he hopes to maintain this level of play throughout the tournament. This encounter marked a reversal of fortunes from their previous meeting in Acapulco earlier this year, where Tien stunned Zverev in straight sets. Despite the loss, Tien's performance at Roland Garros reflects his growing potential, having previously reached the fourth round of the Australian Open with a notable victory over Daniil Medvedev.
Zverev will face either Jesper de Jong or Francesco Passaro in second round
Looking ahead, Zverev is set to face the winner of the match between Jesper de Jong and Francesco Passaro in the second round. As the tournament progresses, the men's draw remains highly competitive, with top contenders like defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic all vying for the title. Notably, the tournament has already seen significant upsets, including Medvedev's first-round exit to Cameron Norrie in a five-set thriller
In the women's draw, defending champion Iga Swiatek, along with top players Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka, have advanced comfortably into the next round. Rising stars like Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula also secured convincing victories, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the coming days. With the tournament running until June 8, fans can look forward to a fortnight of high-stakes tennis as players compete for glory on the clay courts of Paris
