Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Mirra Andreeva are in the spotlight as they prepare for their matches on Tuesday during the French Open. Gauff, the World No. 2, acknowledges the wide-open field in the women’s tournament, saying, “I think it’s pretty open… there’s some more I can name that all have the opportunity.” She highlighted the competitiveness in women’s tennis, contrasting it with the men’s game, where a few players often dominate.
Gauff will face Olivia Gadecki, marking their first encounter. She enjoys a remarkable history at Roland Garros, with an impressive 20 match wins and a perfect record in opening rounds. Gauff aims to become the youngest woman to reach five consecutive quarterfinals since Martina Hingis.
Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula, currently ranked third, squares off against Anca Todoni. Pegula’s journey has shown significant improvement, aiming to extend her unbeaten record against unseeded players in this tournament.
The sixth seed, Mirra Andreeva, also a notable teenager, takes on Cristina Bucsa and is building on her legacy after becoming the youngest semifinalist at the French Open since 1997.
Karolina Muchova will make her return from injury to compete against Alycia Parks, while Ons Jabeur seeks to turn around her season with a match against Magdalena Frech.
With the unpredictability of the tournament, fans are eagerly watching as the first round unfolds. The female athletes show resilience and talent, promising exciting matchups ahead.