Sabalenka, Gauff, Osaka advance in French Open first round

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the French Open on Tuesday. The match took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier under temperatures forecast to reach at least 32 degrees Celsius. Sabalenka wore two thick diamond necklaces during the match.

She said the jewelry does not affect her play and that feeling good about her appearance helps her performance.

Osaka also advance Coco Gauff, the defending champion, beat fellow American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0. Naomi Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3, 7-6 (3) while wearing a sequined gold dress after removing a ceremonial black skirt and beaded bodice. Osaka described her outfit as couture and compared its appearance to the illuminated Eiffel Tower at night.

Other seeded players who advanced included Iva Jovic. Lois Boisson lost 6-2, 6-2 to Anna Kalinskaya, and Maria Sakkari defeated a 12th seed 7-5, 7-6 (3).