French Open 2026: Swiatek, Boulter, De Minaur and Jodar in action on day two – live
Day two of the French Open features several prominent players beginning their campaigns. Iga Swiatek, the world No 3, is set to open her title defense against Emerson Jones. Other notable matches include Elena Rybakina, Katie Boulter, and former champion Stan Wawrinka.
- ▪Iga Swiatek is expected to set the standard on her favorite surface after winning four grand slams.
- ▪Elena Rybakina aims to build on her Australian Open victory with a strong performance on clay.
- ▪Rafael Jodar, seeded at the French Open, faces Aleksandar Kovacevic after a remarkable rise in rankings.
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16m ago05.30 EDTPreambleBonjour! The sun is shining in Paris and day two of Roland Garros brings a packed slate of opening-round action with the biggest stars beginning their campaigns across the courts.Iga Swiatek opens her title bid against Emerson Jones, with the world No 3 expected to set the standard on her favourite surface where she has won four grand slams. Elena Rybakina is also in action, hoping to follow up her Australian Open victory with a strong showing on the clay.
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