The world No. 1 also discussed her physical improvements after struggling with injuries in Rome.

The American joins Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Rybakina atop the women’s field as the French Open begins without a clear frontrunner.

The 24-time major champion has reunited with his former doubles partner and Davis Cup teammate as he chases history again.

Djokovic, Osaka, Tsonga and Svitolina were also among those on hand to pay tribute to the retiring Frenchman.

Sinner stands alone on the clay mountaintop. Is there anyone—Djokovic, Fils, Jodar, Zverev?—who can make him feel the heat in his hunt for a first title in Paris?

The top three seeds all open against French hopefuls.

The world No. 1 could face the defending champion for a second straight year, while four-time winner Iga Swiatek drew nemesis Jelena Ostapenko in the third round.

The next three weeks in Paris will be officiated "old school." Perhaps that's not a bad thing.