Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal entered the second round of the French Open after they comfortably won their respective first round matches.

In his first round match, Djokovic defeated Poland's Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-2.

Meanwhile, defending champion Rafal Nadal defeated his German opponent Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-1, 6-3.

In women's singles, veteran Serena Williams recovered from one set down to eliminate Russia's Vitalia Diatchenko Russia 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 for the 800th main draw victory of her career.