As Madison Keys kickstarts her campaign at the French Open, a packed Monday schedule features notable players including Naomi Osaka, Emma Navarro, and Barbora Krejcikova. Keys, the champion of the year’s first Grand Slam, shared her reflections on achieving her long-time dream, stating, “From the time I was 14, I always wanted to win a Grand Slam…then to finally achieve it and feel that success.” She indicated that with this achievement comes the opportunity to set new goals.
Currently on a 7-0 winning streak in tournaments, Keys faces qualifier Daria Saville, boasting an impressive track record in first-round matches at Roland Garros with 11 wins out of 13 attempts. Meanwhile, Osaka is set for an exciting matchup against No. 10 Paula Badosa. This marks the first meeting between the pair, as Osaka looks to continue her momentum after her recent victory at a WTA event, while Badosa is recovering from a back injury but aims to build on her past success in the French Open.
Navarro, taking on Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, arrives after a tough fight in Strasbourg, while defending champion Krejcikova faces Tatjana Maria in what is expected to be a challenging return for Krejcikova following her injury hiatus.
In another highly anticipated match, No. 12 seeded Elena Rybakina confronts qualifier Julia Riera, after her recent title victory in Strasbourg.
As the tournament unfolds, fans can look forward to competitive matchups that showcase the skills and resilience of top players looking to make their mark at Roland Garros.