Roland Garros Day 1 brought surprises on both sides; seeded players exited early. Stephens toppled by Bejlek in a notable upset; Basavareddy beat a top-10 foe for the first time at Roland Garros since 2000; Fritz fell after close tiebreaks; Etcheverry went out early. That outcome underscored the volatility of the first round on clay.
Nishesh Basavareddy stunned Taylor Fritz at the French Open 2026, while Nuno Borges and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina featured in dramatic first-round clashes at Roland Garros., Tennis, Times Now
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