Serena Williams is through to the second round of the French Open.
The American was far from her best as she came from behind to beat Russian world number 83 Vitalia Diatchenko.
The 37-year-old will now take on Kurumi Nara or Slovenian Dalila Jakupovic in the second round.
Meanwhile, Caroline Wozniacki crashed out in the first round after losing to Veronika Kudermetova.
Knicks cap greatest-ever Finals comeback with OG Anunoby's tip-in
OG Anunoby's tip-in with 1.2 seconds left Wednesday night has capped the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 to move within one win of a championship.
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was working to find solutions but could not override government decisions.
Dubai Basketball fall in Game 3 of ABA League finals
Dubai Basketball suffered a 70:84 defeat against Partizan in Game 3 of the 2026 ABA League Finals in Belgrade.
Haiti alter World Cup shirts after FIFA objects to design
Haiti have changed their World Cup shirts, which depicted a war scene from the country's battle for independence, after FIFA said they had violated its regulations on political speech, manufacturer Saeta said on Wednesday.
England captain Stokes left out of second test v New Zealand
England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have both been left out of the second test against New Zealand starting next week at The Oval, the ECB said on Wednesday.
Dubai has taken a major step towards becoming a global leader in advanced healthcare and wellness.
The UAE Government is stepping up efforts to integrate Agentic Artificial Intelligence across federal entities, following directives from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has held a series of meetings with leading cultural and creative figures during an official visit to Sweden.
