The four-time Grand Slam champion scored her first win at a major since the 2022 Australian Open by beating Italy's Lucia Bronzetti on Court Philippe-Chatrier in a wild three-setter.

Before each day's play in Paris, we'll preview three must-see matches.

Elsewhere, world No. 2 Sabalenka rolled in her 2024 opener and Safiullin saved five match points to deny Popyrin a victory at home Wednesday.