Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?
Emma Raducanu faces a challenging first-round match at the French Open against Argentine player Solano Sierra. Raducanu, currently ranked 37th in the world, missed out on a seeding and has struggled with injuries this season. The tournament will also feature other British players, including Katie Boulter and Francesca Jones, as well as top contenders like Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
- ▪Emma Raducanu will play against Solano Sierra in the first round of the French Open.
- ▪Raducanu has only played twice at this Grand Slam, reaching the second round both times.
- ▪Jannik Sinner is the favorite to win the tournament following Carlos Alcaraz's injury absence.
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Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Emma Raducanu has only played twice at the French Open, reaching the second round on both occasionsByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporter in ParisPublished21 May 2026, 14:12 BSTUpdated 10 minutes agoEmma Raducanu has been handed a tricky first-round test at the French Open against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra.British number one Raducanu missed out on a seeding for the clay-court Grand Slam after falling to 37th in the world rankings.The draw could have been less kind than 64th-ranked Sierra, given there was the prospect of Raducanu facing one of the world's very best.However, like most Argentinian players, 21-year-old Sierra started on the clay as a toddler and…
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