Amid a rainy Saturday in Paris, the 2024 Olympic Games commenced with Roland Garros champions Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek extending their respective winning streaks at the historic venue.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek, arriving with a 21-match win streak at Stade Roland-Garros, comfortably advanced to the second round by defeating Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania 6-2, 7-5. The WTA world No. 1 will next face the winner of the match between Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska and France’s Diane Parry.

Swiatek’s opponent in the French Open final, Jasmine Paolini of Italy, also secured a victory on opening day, edging past Romania’s Ana Bogdan 7-5, 6-3. Paolini will meet the winner of Mirra Andreeva and Magda Linette in the next round.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic began his Olympic campaign with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australia’s Matthew Ebden. Djokovic may face Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics or Spain’s Rafael Nadal in the second round.

Under the roof of Court Suzanne Lenglen, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak, defeating Lebanon’s Hady Habib 6-3, 6-1. The No. 2 seed and reigning Roland Garros champion advanced to the second round with ease.