The second Grand Slam of the year, French Open, began on Sunday.
Spain's Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo is delighted after scalping the no. 19th seed Marin Cilic of Croatia. The Spaniard won the encounter in straight sets.
The defending champion in the men's section, Rafael Nadal, at a practice session ahead of his first round match.
Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Yen-Hsun Lu of Taipei. The Japanese won the game in straight sets.
Last year's losing finalist in the women's section Sam Stosur, breezed past Czech Republic's Iveta Benesova to start her campaign on a confident note.
Local lad Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Czech Republic's Jan Hajek.
The defending champion in the women's section Francesca Schiavone, at a practice session. Schiavone will take on U.S.'s Melanie Oudin on Monday for a place in the second round.