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4) Zverev looking to break major duck: Last year, Zverev came within a set of winning his first major in Paris, only to fall to Alcaraz in five sets. The German began this season by reaching another major final at the Australian Open, only for Sinner to stop him. Aiming to capture his maiden major this fortnight, the 28-year-old arrives off the back of a disappointing second-round exit to Alexandre Muller in Hamburg.

Last year’s Roland Garros runner-up, Alexander Zverev claimed a contrasting 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 first-round win over Tien on Tuesday. The third seed, who was also defeated by the American in Acapulco in February, saved all four break points faced during the one-hour, 53-minute clash.

The third-seeded Zverev, who has reached the semi-finals in each of his past four appearances at the clay-court major, will next play Francesco Passaro or Jesper de Jong.

“I’m very happy to be back in Paris, Roland Garros is a very special place to me,” said Zverev. “It was a good start to the tournament, very happy with the three set win. Hopefully it’s going to continue like this, and hopefully it’s going to be a fun two weeks here.”

<a href='https://www.atptour.com/en/players/alex ... >Alexander Zverev</a>Alexander Zverev in action on Tuesday at Roland Garros. Photo: Peter Staples.

Zverev has experienced a topsy-turvy season since reaching his third major final in Melbourne in January. The German notably fell to opening-round defeats in Indian Wells and Monte-Carlo before triumphing at the ATP 500 in Munich. After surrendering the World No. 2 spot to Carlos Alcaraz, Zverev will hope to reignite his best form in Paris.

Last year, Zverev ended the Roland Garros career of 14-time champion Rafael Nadal in the first round. The Spaniard was honoured with a permanent plaque on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday.