Zverev in cruise control as French Open starts under blazing sun
Zverev needed just over two hours and dropped only one break point while advancing to a second-round meeting with Tomas Machac.
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, German second seed Alexander Zverev defeated France's Benjamin Bonzi 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in a first-round match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros.
- Temperatures exceeded 30°C as the clay-court Grand Slam began, with twice champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing last month due to wrist injury and local favorite Arthur Fils withdrawing on Saturday.
- Zverev maintained a 75.7% win rate this season and controlled the match with dominant first-serve delivery and heavy baseline hitting, closing out the contest in just over two hours against the world number 95.
- Advancing to the second round, Zverev will face Czech Tomas Machac, while Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva defeated Fiona Ferro and Swiss 11th seed Belinda Bencic downed Austrian Sinja Kraus.
- Serbian Novak Djokovic headlines the night session as he begins his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title against Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard later on Sunday.
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Alexander Zverev in cruise control as French Open starts under blazing sun
Alexander Zverev began his French Open campaign with a dominant straight-sets victory over Benjamin Bonzi amidst sweltering Parisian heat. The German second seed, aiming for his maiden Grand Slam, efficiently advanced. Meanwhile, the tournament faced significant withdrawals due to injuries, with Jannik Sinner emerging as the men's favourite. Marta Kostyuk, despite personal turmoil, secured a second-round spot.
Alexander Zverev has started the French Open with a sovereign opening victory. Now the tennis star also wants to crack Topkavorit Jannik Sinner.
Alexander Zverev Vs Benjamin Bonzi Highlights, French Open 2026: German Star Powers Into Second Round
Alexander Zverev Vs Benjamin Bonzi Highlights, French Open 2026: Check updates of the Alexander Zverev vs Benjamin Bonzi Roland Garros 2026 opening round match at the Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris
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