Day 2 at Roland Garros 2025 served up a captivating mix of anticipated wins and stunning upsets, setting a vibrant tone for the clay-court Grand Slam. While some top contenders cruised, the headlines were firmly seized by two remarkable victories that sent shockwaves through the draw.
The biggest tremor came on Court Simonne-Mathieu, where unseeded German Daniel Altmaier delivered the tournament’s biggest surprise yet, defeating No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz in a compelling four-set battle, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. Altmaier, no stranger to deep runs in Paris having reached the last 16 five years ago, capitalised on Fritz’s struggles with an abdominal injury that has hampered his season.
On the women’s side, Spain’s unheralded Jessica Bouzas Maneiro produced a performance for the ages, dismantling No. 9 seed Emma Navarro with an astonishing 6-0, 6-1 scoreline in just 57 minutes. This dominant display makes Bouzas Maneiro the player with the fewest games dropped in a completed match against a top-10 opponent at Roland Garros in the last 40 years, marking a truly historic upset.
Results of the Day
Beyond the major upsets, the courts of Roland Garros witnessed several other significant results. In the women’s draw, two-time finalist Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, safely navigated her first hurdle, overcoming Rebecca Sramkova 6-3, 6-3, though her famed “bagel factory” remained closed today.
No.12 seed and recent Strasbourg champion, Elena Rybakina had to dig deep, requiring three sets to dispatch Argentine qualifier Julia Riera. In a high-profile clash on Chatrier, Spain’s 10th seed Paula Badosa recovered from a set down to defeat four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Over on Lenglen, a poignant moment saw former world No. 4 Caroline Garcia play her final Roland Garros singles match, losing to American Bernarda Pera 6-4, 6-4. Garcia will, however, be back for doubles with Diane Parry.
On the men’s side, two-time finalist Casper Ruud put an end to Albert Ramos-Vinolas’ Roland-Garros journey, as the former quarterfinalist bade farewell to the tour this year with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 defeat. The reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his campaign in typically stylish fashion, securing a comfortable straight-sets win. Aussie Alexei Popyrin advanced to the second round after Japan’s Yoshi Nishioka retired in the fourth set of their encounter.
What’s in store on Tuesday
Looking ahead to Day 3, the excitement continues with a packed schedule. Centre Court, Philippe-Chatrier, will feature 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, and women’s second seed Coco Gauff in prominent daytime slots. The highly anticipated night session will see local favourite Gael Monfils take on Bolivia’s Hugo Dellien.
Other notable matches on Lenglen include Mirra Andreeva, Jessica Pegula, Alexander Zverev, and Jack Draper. For those seeking a glimpse of the future, teenage star Joao Fonseca’s meeting with Hubert Hurkacz on Court 7 promises to be an exciting affair.
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