In a 40-minute match, 28-year-old Poland’s top male player Hubert Hurkacz lost to 18-year-old Brazilian João Fonseca, 2–6, 4–6, 2–6.
Another Polish player in the singles draw, Kamil Majchrzak, was eliminated on Sunday after falling to Serbia’s Hamad Medjedović, 3–6, 3–6, 6–7 (2–7).
Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in action during his Men's 1st round match against Joao Fonseca of Brazil at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 27 May 2025. Photo: CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/PAP/EPA.
Magdalena Fręch put in a stronger performance, advancing after a one hour and 46-minute victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, 7–6 (7–4), 6–0.
In her next match, the Polish player will face Czech Markéta Vondroušová (WTA No. 96).
Magdalena Frech of Poland celebrates winning her Women's 1st round match against Ons Jabeur of Tunisia at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 27 May 2025. Photo: CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/PAP/EPA
On Monday, Iga Świątek advanced to the second round after defeating Slovakia’s Rebecca Šramková 6–3, 6–3.
According to organizers, the defending champion from Poland will take to the court against Britain’s Emma Raducanu on Wednesday, no earlier than 4 p.m. CEST (10 a.m. ET).
Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after winning her Women's 1st round match against Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 26 May 2025. Photo: CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/PAP/EPA
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Source: Sport/PR24
UPDATE: French Open 2025: Świątek defeats Raducanu to reach third round