Sabalenka launches French Open campaign, Musetti aims high; Big Three reign unlikely to be repeated: Moya

The first round of the French Open begins on Sunday as the world’s top players battle for Grand Slam glory in Paris.

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Aryna Sabalenka begins her hunt for a first crown at Roland Garros when she meets Rus-sian Kamilla Rakhimova, while in-form Lorenzo Musetti kicks off his campaign against Yannick Hanfmann.

SABALENKA vs RAKHIMOVA

A string of good results on clay has strengthened Sabalenka’s determination to win the women’s singles title and do herself proud.

The world number one arrives in Paris after winning a record-equalling third Madrid Open title three weeks ago.

"I'm just trying to focus on my game and nowadays I know I can do well on clay so, arriv-ing here, I feel really strong and super excited,” Sabalenka, who has a 2-0 head-to-head record against Rakhimova, told reporters.

"Hopefully this is going to be the year when I'm really going to be proud of myself on the clay court.”

MUSETTI vs HANFMANN

Musetti has already reached one final and two semi-finals on clay in recent weeks but the Italian's ambition soars even higher, with his sights set on lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires.