MusaBonjour, Roland Garros! The red clay of Paris has officially kicked off the 2025 French Open—and Day 1 did not disappoint. From dominant performances to early heartbreaks, tennis fans were treated to a delicious sampler of what’s to come over the next two weeks. If you blinked, you might’ve missed something wild.
Let’s start with Aryna Sabalenka, who stomped onto Court Philippe-Chatrier like a woman on a mission. After a shaky clay season leading into Paris, the No. 2 seed delivered a brutal reminder of her power, dismantling her first-round opponent in straight sets. Loud grunts? Check. Jaw-dropping winners? Double check. Sabalenka didn’t just win—she made it clear she wants that title.
Across the grounds, Ben Shelton electrified the crowd with his all-American swagger and 140-mph serves. Playing like a human cannonball, Shelton’s blend of raw athleticism and fearless aggression proved too much for his opponent. Paris isn’t exactly his natural habitat, but the kid made it feel like home.
And then there’s Amanda Anisimova. The comeback queen showed flashes of the brilliance that once took her to the French Open semis as a teenager. With a polished baseline game and renewed focus, Anisimova cruised through her opener, igniting whispers of a deep run. Could Paris be her fairytale reboot?
But what’s a Day 1 without a sprinkle of chaos? A couple seeded players bit the dust early (names withheld out of kindness… for now), proving once again that clay can be as cruel as it is beautiful.
Upsets, statements, and plenty of attitude—Day 1 gave us all that and more. Buckle up, tennis world. If this was the appetizer, we’re in for a five-course feast at Roland Garros 2025. Let the drama begin.
Musa
