May 31, 2024, 1:23 PM
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Italian and Polish Tennis Players Shine in French Open 2024

Highlights
  • Defending champion Iga Swiatek breezes through opening match at French Open.
  • Jannik Sinner advances to the second round of French Open after returning from injury.
  • Italian and Polish tennis players continue their successful start in French Open 2024.
Story

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner from Italy won his first match at the French Open in Paris after being injured for three weeks. He beat Christopher Eubanks from the United States. Sinner's hip was injured, but it was okay during the match. He won the Australian Open in January and wants to win the French Open too. This puts pressure on Novak Djokovic, the top seed. Sinner said he is happy to be back playing and wants to keep improving. Iga Swiatek from Poland also won her match at the French Open. She wants to win her third consecutive French Open title. Swiatek feels comfortable playing on clay courts. She has been playing well in recent tournaments. Swiatek has won 29 out of 31 matches at Roland Garros. She admires Rafael Nadal and wants to learn from him. Other players like Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur also won their matches at the French Open. Swiatek will play against Naomi Osaka next. Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the next round. Sinner played well despite not being in top shape. He wants to keep getting better every day.

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