World No. 1 Jannik Sinner cruised past his French opponent, Clement Tabur, in the first round of the French Open. The Italian is only a French Open title away from completing a 'Career Slam'. (Pics: AFP)
Updated On: 2026-05-27 12:31 PM IST
Compiled by : Atharva Upasani
Jannik Sinner started his French Open campaign by beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.
The Italian star is the overwhelming favourite to win the French Open after Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to a wrist injury
Sinner came into Roland Garros on a 29-match winning streak, dropping only three sets and having also completed his full set of Masters 1000 titles earlier this month.
Sinner would complete his Career Slam with a French Open win, having already won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and US Open so far in his career
The World No. 1 will face Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round in Paris