The pandemic’s go-to platform for video conferencing, Zoom was supposed to democratize access and bridge the physical distance between players, tours, journalists and fans, at a time when everyone was stuck at home. But once the novelty faded away, the vibes started to feel… off.

With the clay-court Grand Slam already underway, here's a roundup of the looks set to hit the courts in Paris—and the outfits that are already catching our eye.

Pondering the Paris possibilities of four women who have earned surprising triumphs at the US Open and are now pursuing success on the clay.

Jessica Pegula and Sloane Stephens have met just once before, while Andrey Rublev hasn't faced Nick Kyrgios since beating him at the 2019 US Open. Plus, Coco Gauff plays Wang Qiang for a fourth time in 10 months.

Or will a fellow Top 10 contender, American hopeful or unseeded sleeper emerge victorious in South Florida?

The 2018 BNP Paribas Open champion emerged a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 winner in what may have been the draftiest match of 2022 so far on Thursday.

Sloane Stephens has been involved with her fair share of blockbuster opening rounds the past 10 months. Will the American find her way past former BNP Paribas Open champion Naomi Osaka Thursday?

Meanwhile, Barbora Krejcikova rises to No. 2 on the WTA rankings, and Iga Swiatek is back at her career-high of No. 4.

Playing against a qualifier half her age, Stephens’ experience shined through as she claimed her first win of the year at the Abierto Akron Zapopan.

The 2017 US Open champion joined Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson and WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike for a virtual discussion.