Good morning and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of day one of the 2012 French Open at Roland Garros.
The red clay throws up a very different challenge to the hard and grass courts, with current men's champion Rafael Nadal very much the favourite for the title.
World number one Novak Djokovic will be keen to take the trophy away from Nadal, while Roger Federer will also look to add to his trophy-ridden cabinet.
In terms of the women, Serena Williams has enjoyed a tremendous 17-match winning streak, and she will look to take the title away from Li Na, who sent 116 million television viewers in China into raptures when she secured the title last year.
Note that play starts at 10.00am.
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21.00: So, that concludes our coverage from the opening day of the French Open. And what a day it has been. Andy Roddick's exit at the hands of Nicolas Mahut was one of the most notable surprises, but Michael Berrer's victory over Jurgen Melzer was just as eye-opening. On the women's side, Venus Williams edged through against an impressive Paula Ormaechea while Britain's Elena Baltacha was knocked out by Sam Stosur. Click here for selected match reports from the Sports Mole team.
Laura Robson is in action from 10am on Monday morning, while Victoria Azarenka and Novak Djokovic are also on court. Thanks for your time on this glorious summer day and we hope to see you again tomorrow. Au revoir!
20.50: That also means that Rui Machado's game with Kevin Anderson will also have to finish tomorrow. Their match is even more finely balanced with the score 7-7 in the deciding set.
20.47: As the light fades in Paris, Lukasz Kubot's match with Karol Beck has been suspended until tomorrow. The match is brilliantly poised as the pair are tied at 4-4 in the third with both players having taking a previous set.
20.45 She certainly made it difficult for herself, but Alexa Glatch finally managed to close out her match against Anna Tatishvili.
RESULT: Glatch 6-3 5-7 6-4 Tatishvili
20.36: But Glatch breaks back! The American now has the chance to serve out the match.
20.33: It's all change in the match between Glatch and Tatishvili as the Georgian breaks the American. It's now 4-4 in the third.
20.27: Well, well, well. Just as it looked like Rui Machado was going to close out his gruelling match with Kevin Anderson the South African manages to find a break of serve in the final set. Anderson is now serving to make it 5-5.
20.17: Right, Rui Machado is nearing round two of the competition as he finds himself 5-2 up in the fifth set against Kevin Anderson. Meanwhile, Glatch is 3-2 ahead in the deciding set of her match against Tatishvili.
20.14: That was quite a performance from Dinah Pfizenmaier. She looked on her way out of the tournament early on in that match but some versatile shots from the German have given her a place in the next round.
RESULT: Pfizenmaier 3-6 6-4 6-3 Garcia
20.12: Goodness me, Pfizenmaier is only two points away from victory after an outrageous backhand beats Garcia.
20.10: Pfizenmaier will serve for the match following an error from Garcia. Can the German hold her nerve?
20.05: SET! It's all happening now. Anderson and Machado will go to a fifth-set after the South African saw off his opponent 6-1 in the fourth.
20.03: SET! Łukasz Kubot edges closer to the second round thanks to a 6-2 victory in the second set versus Karol Beck.
20.00: SET! Our friend Alxa Glatch has stumbled in her match against Anna Tatishvili as the Georgian levels the match by taking the second set 7-5.
19.56: A rasping forehand from Garcia makes it 2-2 in the third. Both players standing firm at the moment.
19.50: Pfizenmeier looked to be in trouble for a moment there, but having regained her compsure she managed to hold serve. The German is currently 2-1 ahead in the third. Garcia to serve.
18.46: Click here for Sports Mole's report fo Venus Williams's first-round triumph over Paula Ormachea.
19.40: Here's a potentially mouth-watering tie for you: Venus Williams could play Agnieszka Radwanska in the second round at Roland Garros. However, the world number four will have to see off Bojana Jovanovski to make that a reality.
19.36: SET! Pfizenmaier had to battle hard to close out that second set, but the German managed to take it 6-4. One set all now in her match with Garcia.
19.31: Rui Machado has given himself a boost in his match against Kevin Anderson with an early break in the fourth. The Portuguese currently leads by two sets to one.
RESULT: Johansson 5-7 7-6[6] 6-4 Rodionova
19.26: And there you have it. Venus Williams gives a tired-looking smile after Paula Ormaechea finds the net to end the match. It was by no means a classic performace by the American, but you wouldn't put it past her to make a few waves at Roland Garros this year. A big shout has to also go to Ormaechea thanks to a hugely spirited performance from the 19-year-old. I'm sure that we haven't heard the last of the Argentine.
RESULT: Williams 4-6 6-1 6-3 Ormaechea
19.22: Williams takes a step closer to victory in what has been a riveting match. A laboured rally eventually comes to an end when Ormaechea puts her backhand into the net. The American is 5-3 up now. Ormaechea to serve.
19.20: It's now Williams who looks to be in control as another break gives her a 4-3 advantage. Ormaechea couldn't handle her stinging forehand.
19.19: Amongst all of that excitement, Anderson and Machedo are not quite into a final set. Machedo is now 2-1 in front thanks to a 6-4 win in the third. They've just started the fourth.
19.17: Neither Williams nor Ormaechea can get a hold in this final set. Both players have dropped two service games each now to make it 3-3. Tense stuff.
19.14: Anderson and Machedo will go down to the wire after the Portuguese takes the fourth set 6-4. Meanwhile, Kublot has edged out Beck 7-5 in the first set of their clash.
19.12: So, Irena Pavlovic has booked her place in the second round with a victory over Kai-Chen Chang. T o be fair, the Frenchwoman was rarely troubled today.
RESULT: Pavlovic 6-4 7-5 Chang
19.06: The wonderfully-named Alexa Glatch has landed the first blow in her match with Anna Tatishvili. The American has taken the first set 6-3.
19.01: Dinah Pfizenmaier seems pretty unaffected after going a set down to Caroline Garcia because the German is now 3-0 up in the second.
18.59: Now then. Venus Williams continued her fine form in the second set by breaking Ormaechea instantly in the third. However, the Argentine has just broke back to keep this one in the balance.
18.54 Johansson now looks on course for a place in the second round as a break of serve puts her 3-1 ahead against Rodionova in their deciding set.
18.52: SET! Caroline Garcia takes the initiative in her match with Dinah Pfizenmaier thanks to a 6-3 win in the first set.
18.50: SET! Williams deservedly takes the second set 6-1 after some thrilling stuff from the 2002 semi-finalist. She showed some remarkable power there to brush aside Ormaechea.
18.48: To update, we're also underway in Beck vs. Hublot, Garcia vs. Pfizenmaier and Tatishvili and Glatch.
18.46: And there it is! An incredible display from Michael Berrer sees the German come from two sets down to defeat Jurgen Melzer. It is a huge upset if only for the fact that there are 399 places that seperate the players in the rankings.
RESULT: Berrer 6-7[5] 4-6 6-2 6-2 6-2 Melzer
18.43: We have a big breakthrough in the match between Berrer and Melzer as world number 408 Berrer finds a break of serve in the deciding set. The German now has the chance to serve out the match and deliver one of the shocks of day one here at Roland Garros.
18.41: As if from nowhere Williams is on fire! A delightful backhand under pressure forces Ormaechea to make the error. The American is now 4-0 ahead in this second set.
18.35: Mathilde Johansson's encounter with Anastasia Rodionova will go to a deciding set. An 8-6 win in the tie-break forces this one go the distance.
18.33: A blistering start for Venus in the second set. The seven-time Grand Slam winner overpowers Ormaechea to earn a break and build a 2-0 lead.
18.29 SET! Rui Machado has just levelled things up in his contest with Kevin Anderson. The Portuguese saw off the South African 8-6 in the tie-break. There could be some mileage in that one...
18.25: Elsewhere, Johansson and Rodionova have gone into a second-set tie-break. Rodionova took the first 7-5.
18.23 SET! Ormaechea takes the first set 6-4 after holding serve to love against an indifferent Williams. Are we on course for one of the upsets of the opening weekend?
18.20 Venus is still scrapping away. Having saved, and then wasted, a set point, the world number 52 holds serve after Ormaechea launches a wild forehand well out of bounds. However, the 19-year-old will now serve for the set.
18.13: It's all square between Berrer and Melcher as a 6-2 triumph for the German means that the game will go into a deciding set.
18.10: Williams is in trouble now. The American hits a forehand long to give Ormaechea another service break. The Argentine is 5-2 up and will serve for the opening set.
18.05: Ormaechea holds serve to go 4-2 ahead against Williams, while Pavlovic has just taken the first set 6-4 in her match with Chang.
18.00: Some lucky timing for me there as Muller has just closed out his match against Sijsling 2-6 7-5 3-6 6-4 8-6. I was fretting for a moment that the final set could have gone on well into the night.
17.58: Right, that's it from me this evening, thanks very much for joining me. I will now pass you over to my colleague Jack Prescott who will cover the remainder of the evening. Stay with us for the conclusion of day one!
17.56: There it is, Williams is broken early on. Some turn up that! Back to the men's round of fixtures, and Muller takes a 7-6 lead against Sijsling in the fifth.
17.54: Back to the Williams match, the American is currently a break point down at 1-1.
17.52: Muller has taken it to 6-6 in the fifth against Sijsling. This one could go on all night folks.
Result: Wozniak 7-5 6-2 El Tabakh
17.48: Meanwhile, Sijsling leads Muller 6-5 in the final set.
17.48: Wonderful start to the match from Williams, as she claims the opening game.
Result: Mahut 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-2 Roddick
17.46: Venus Williams's match with Ormaechea is now underway, and the American opens it up with an ace.
17.45: Another interesting match developing between Anderson and Machado. The former currently leads 1-0 in sets, but Machado leads 3-2 in the second.
17.42: Mahut moves 5-2 ahead against Roddick, he is just one game away from victory.
17.40: A quick look around the women's round of matches: Johansson 5-7 Rodionova, El Tabakh 5-7 1-4 Wozniak, Chang 1-3 Pavlovic.
17.37: It's all gone horribly wrong for Roddick, who trails 4-1 in the fourth set. He is just two games away from elimination.
17.35: Venus Williams will soon be taking to the court.
17.34: Del Potro, fresh from his win earlier, tells Eurosport: "I made too many mistakes... then I started to play agressive and taking all my chances to win the match... hopefully I will be fit for my next match."
17.34: Berrer has indeed taken the third set 6-2 against Melzer, but he remains 2-1 behind in the match.
17.32: Rodionova takes the opening set against her French opponent Johansson 7-5.
17.32: Berrer has taken control of the third set against Melzer, and he leads 5-2.
17.30: Still so tight in the match between Sijsling and Muller. It remains 2-2 in sets, and 4-4 in games.
17.28: Roddick secured an early break in the fourth set against Mahut, but the American has lost two games in a row, and remains behind in what could be the final set.
17.25: So there we have it, Tsonga advances into the second round despite suffering an early scare against his impressive Russian opponent.
Result: Tsonga 1-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 Kuznetsov
17.22: Wozniak has claimed the opening set 7-5 against El Tabakh. While Kai-Chen Chang's match with Irena Pavlovic is underway.
17.22: Kuznetsov holds his serve to move to within a game of Tsonga, but the Frenchman will now serve for the match.
17.21: Meanwhile, Anderson has claimed the first set 7-6 against Machado.
17.20: Tsonga serves to love to take a 5-3 lead in the fourth. He is well on course now.
17.17: Berrer trails 2-0 in sets to Melzer, but leads 3-0 in the third.
17.15: Kuznetsov serves his way back to within one match of Tsonga. It remains 4-2 with the Frenchman on serve.
17.14: It's still extremely tight in the match between Sijsling and Muller. It remains 2-2 in sets, and 2-2 in games in the fifth.
17.12: Tsonga has moved into a 4-2 lead in the fourth, he is just two games away from a spot in the second round.
17.10: First set tie-break is underway in the match between Anderson and Machado. While, Roddick has claimed the third set against Mahut, but he remains 2-1 behind.
17.08: But there it is, there's the break for Tsonga. He leads 3-2 in the fourth.
17.06: Kuznetsov has just settled the ship somewhat in his match with Tsonga. The Frenchman looked on course to run away with the fourth set, but it remains on serve.
17.03: Men's latest scores: Sijsling 6-2 5-7 6-3 4-6 1-1 Muller, Berrer 6-7, 4-6 1-0 Melzer, Kuznetsov 6-1 3-6 2-6 2-2 Tsonga, Mahut 6-3 6-3 3-5 Roddick, Anderson 6-5 Machado.
Result: Devilder 6-2 6-2 6-0 Krajinovic
17.00: Roddick is making a match of it in his first-round tie with Mahut. The American is two-sets-to-nil down, but he does lead 4-2 in the third.
16.57: Tsonga remains on serve in the fourth to level it at 1-1.
16.55: A quick look at the two women's matches in progress: Johansson 3-1 Rodionova, El Tabakh 4-1 Wozniak.
16.53: Some match unfolding between Sijsling and Muller. The latter has just levelled it at 2-2 in sets after taking the fourth 6-4.
16.50: Yet another error as Kuznetsov fires down the line, the youngster is capable of some brilliant shots, but has hit too many unforced errors this afternnon.
16.48: Devilder is well on his way to the second round, he currently leads Krajinovic 2-0 in sets, and 3-0 in the third.
16.46: El Tabakh has made some start against her fellow Canadian Wozniak, leading 3-0 with barely five minutes played.
16.44: Third set to Tsonga. The Frenchman now leads 2-1 in sets after winning the third 6-2.
16.41: Another ladies match is underway with Aleksandra Wozniak entertaining Heidi el Tabakh.
16.40: Elsewhere, Melzer leads Berrer 3-2 in the second having claimed the opening set, and Sijsling's match with Muller is currently in the fourth set, with the former leading 2-1 in sets.
16.37: Mahut has taken the second set against Roddick, and the Frenchman now leads 2-0. While Devilder has also moved into a two-sets lead against Krajinovic.
16.36: Tsonga breaks once more to move 5-1 ahead in the third - he will serve for the set.
16.35: Ah finally, a ladies match is underway, with Mathilde Johansson facing Anastasia Rodionova.
16.33: Monday's schedule of play has been released and World number one Victoria Azarenka will get play underway against Alberta Brianti on Court Phillipe Chatrier.
Defending champion Li Na, who faces Sorana Cirstea, will follow, before world number one Novak Djokovic will take to the stage against Potito Starace. Roger Federer will be on Court Suzanne Lenglen, while Feliciano Lopez, Agnieszka Radwanska, John Isner, Lleyton Hewitt and Tomas Berdych will also be in action.
16.31: Brilliant from Tsonga as he produces a second break of serve to move into a 4-1 lead in the third set.
16.30: Just a reminder, there is currently no women's matches in session. I am not ignoring you ladies, I promise.
16.29: Kevin Anderson's match with Rui Machado has all just got underway.
16.27: Tsonga takes another game to move 3-1 ahead. Kuznetsov started so impressively, but he has simply been unable to deal with the Frenchman's power in recent exchanges.
Result: Andujar-Alba 6-1 2-6 1-6 6-3 6-1 Hanescu
16.24: A quick look around at the other matches, Sijsling currently leads 2-1 in sets over Muller. While Melzer leads Berrer, and Devilder leads Krajinovic.
16.22: Meanwhile, Tsonga closes out another game and moves into an early 2-0 lead in the third.
16.21: Fightback from Roddick in his match with Mahut, the American lost the opening set 6-3, but he leads the second 3-2.
16.19: Tsonga is well and truly in control of this match now, he leads 1-0 in the third, and his Russian opponent is struggling to cope with his power.
Result: Verdasco 6-3 6-2 7-6 Darcis
16.13: Tsonga has claimed the second set 6-3 to level it at 1-1. Much better from the home favourite.
16.10: No women's matches are currently in play.
Update of men's latest scores: Andujar-Alba 6-1 2-6 1-6 6-3 3-0 Hanescu, Darcis 3-6 2-6 6-6 Verdasco, Sijsling 6-2 5-7 6-3 0-0 Muller, Berrer 6-7 Melzer, Kuznetsov 6-1 2-5 Tsonga, Mahut 6-3 1-1 Roddick, Krajinovic 2-6 0-3 Devilder.
16.06: Really nice play from Tsonga, who is finally looking the player we thought he was. He leads 5-2 in the second, while Darcis's match with Verdasco has entered a tie-break in the third set.
16.05: Melzer has claimed the opening set 7-6 against Berrer. While, Darcis leads Verdasco 6-5 in the third.
Result: Peer 6-2 6-2 Dubois
16.01: Tsonga takes control of the second set and he now leads 4-1.
16.00: Mahut has taken the first set against Roddick, 6-3.
15.57: Break for Tsonga, finally the Frenchmman finds his reange as he moves 3-1 ahead in the second. Meanwhile, Devilder has claimed the first set 6-2 against Krajinovic.
15.56: Meanwhile, we have a tie-break underway in Berrer's match with Melzer.
15.54: Tsonga leads 2-1 in the second set, while Devilder is well on course to claiming the opener in his match with Krajinovic.
15.51: Currently 1-1 in the second set between Tsonga and Kuznetsov. The Frenchman is having to work extremely hard in front of his own fans. While, Andujar-Alba has taken it into a fifth set with Hanescu.
15.46: Verdasco currently leads 4-3 in the third against Darcis, he is just two games away from securing a spot in the second round.
15.44: It is understood, although unconfirmed, that Laura Robson is first on Court Six on Monday, with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer also in action. While, Andy Murray will begin his campaign on Tuesday.
15.42: Set to Kuznetsov! Much thinking for Tsonga to do here as he loses the opening set to the Russian qualifier. What a turn up for the books.
15.41: Andujar-Alba is well on his way to taking his match with Hanescu into five sets - he leads 5-3 in the fourth.
15.37: Tsonga is really struggling to find his range against his 21-year-old opponent, with Kuznetsov leading 5-1 in the first.
15.36: Switching back to the men's opening matches, Krajinovic currently leads Devilder 2-1 in the first set. While, Mahut currently leads Roddick 2-1.
15.34: Still just the singular women's match in play, with Peer taking the opening set 6-2 against Dubois, while Peer leads 3-1 in the second.
15.33: Fantastic from Kuznetsov, however, who fires a forehand down the line, and he leads 4-1 against the Frenchman.
15.31: Brilliant from Tsonga who releases a double-handed passing shot to secure advantage in the fifth game.
15.28: Tsonga passes up two break points against his Russian opponent, with Kuznetsov leading 3-1.
15.26: Muller has taken the second set against Sijsling, tieing the game at 1-1.
15.24: Krajinovic's match with Devilder is also underway, along with Mahut's match with Roddick.
15.23: Kuznetsov breaks Tsonga and leads 3-1 in the first after whipping a forehand winner onto the baseline.
15.22: Really impressive start from Kuznetsov against Tsonga, with the Russian currently leading 0-30 on the Tsonga serve.
15.20: A look at the other men's matches in play: Berrer and Melzer currently remain tied at 2-2 in the first set of their match, while Sijsling leads 6-2 against Muller.
15.17: A word from both Tsonga and Kuznetsov before the match:
Kuznetsov: "I'm very nervous. It's my first time on such a big stadium. I'm very nervous but I've got nothing to lose."
Tsonga: "I've got all the support, my whole family, all my friends in the stadium when I play, so I'm just going to enjoy it. Every year I play my best tennis on the clay here at Roland Garros. I didn't play really well in other countries on clay. It's nice to play in front of my crowd and hopefully they give me the energy to win."
(Kuznetsov currently leads 2-1 in the opening set)
15.15: Meanwhile, Tsonga has levelled the match at 1-1 in gamea after smashing at the net.
15.14: A quick look around at the men's round of fixtures, Verdasco is on his way against Darcis as he leads 2-0 in sets, while Andujar-Alba's match with Hanescu is currently in the fourth set with the latter leading 2-1.
15.12: Just the one match currently in progress in the women's side of the draw, with Peer leading Dubois 5-2 in the opening set.
15.11: Strong start from Tsonga against his Russian opponent, but Kuznetsov is more than holding his own, and claims the opening game of the match.
15.10: Verdasco has moved into a 2-0 lead against Darcis after claiming the second set 6-2.
Result: Wawrinka 6-3 6-3 4-6 3-6 6-2 Cipolla.
Result: Ivanovic 6-1 6-1 Arruabarrena-Vecino
15.05: Berrer's match with Melzer is also underway.
15.04: Home favourite Tsonga has just taken to the court for his match with Kuznetsov.
Update of women's latest scores: Arruabarrenca-Vecino 1-6 1-5 Ivanovic, Dubois 2-3 Peer.
Update of men's latest scores: Cipolla 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-3 1-5 Wawrinka, Andujar-Alba 6-1 2-6 1-6 0-0 Hanescu, Darcis 3-6 1-5 Verdasco, Sijsling 6-2 1-4 Muller.
14.58: Well thanks very much for that Mark, as my colleague confirmed, Del Potro has advanced into the second round of the French open. Matthew has returned to the hotseat.
Moving elsewhere, Ivanovic took the first set 6-1 in her game against Arruabarra-Vecino in the women's, while Fernando Verdasco is off to a winning start in his match against Steve Darcis, securing the opener 6-3.
Result: Del Potro 6-2 6-7(5) 6-2 6-1 Montanes
14.50: Game, set, match. Del Potro coasts through the final game to complete an impressive third set and books his place in the next round.
14.47: Montanes pulls it back to 5-1, but that's surely nothing more than consolation.
14.45: Montanes pulls it back to 5-1, but that's surely nothing more than consolation.
14.40: It's 5-0 to Del Potro now, and nobody is likely to be betting against him progressing to the next round...
14.35:: Montanes fate is all but sealed now. He's handed Del Potro another break after being wrong-footed and hitting the net again.
14.35:: The Argentine is really asserting his dominance now, serving up another storm for 3-0.
14.30: Another error from Montanes hands his opponent a break. A powerful forehand from Del Potro edges him closer to the next round.
14.25: Del Potro's serve is showing no signs of faltering here as he opening the set with a hold.
14.17: Montanes sends a forehand crashing into the net for 6-2. That's the set folks.
14.15: Del Potro is just one game away from taking the third set after going 5-2 up. His opponent must hold his serve, and his nerve, to remain in the tournament.
14.13: Elsewhere, former women's champion Ana Ivanovic is about to take on Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino over on Suzanne Lenglen Court.
14.10: A sloppy game from Montanes hands Del Potro the opportunity to break for 4-2. Can the Argentine capitalise?
14.05: Del Potro serves up a storm to go 3-2 ahead, his opponent barely able to return a single one during the game.
14.00: Montanes draws level at 2-2. Looks like Del Potro's meds haven't yet kicked in.
13.59: Del Potro continues to struggle with that knee injury. He's been given some painkillers and had his dressing adjusted, so we'll see what transpires.
13.58: Right, I will pass you on to my very capable colleague Mark Langshaw for the next hour of tennis, Enjoy, and see you soon!
13.56: Cipolla has claimed the third set against Wawrinka, but he remains 2-1 down.
13.55: The big Argentine has taken a series of painkillers to try and get through this match. Fascinating tie in progress here at 2-2 in the third.
13.52: Del Potro hangs in there to move 2-1 ahead in the third, but the state of his injury is causing concern.
13.50: Stebe and Ferrero have both booked their places in the second round, but will they be joined by Del Potro? Who is clearly struggling with an injured knee.
Result: Ferrero 6-1 6-4 6-3 Dasnieres de Veigy
Result: Stebe 6-3 2-0 Souza (retired)
13.47: Serena Williams on Twitter: "I went to practice today and mistakenly took Venus racket bag. Thank goodness we use the same racket! Thanks Vee!"
13.45: Del Potro has a heavy strapping on that knee, we will keep an eye on that one as they remain at 1-1 in the third. Meanwhile, Andujar-Alba has claimed the opening set 6-1 against Hanescu.
Update of men's latest scores: Del Potro 6-2 6-7 1-0 Montanes, Roger-Vasselin 3-6 6-3 6-2 2-1 Pospisil, Ferrero 6-1 6-4 5-3 Dasnieres de Veigy, Cipolla 3-6 3-6 5-3 Wawrinka, Stebe 6-3 1-0 Souza, Andujar-Alba 5-1 Hanescu
13.42: Just the one women's match currently in play, with Dellacqua leading 6-4 1-0 against Errani.
13.40: Del Potro is ok to resume, and he leads 30-15 in the opening game of the third set.
Result: Kerber 6-3 6-4 Zhang
13.38: Stebe has taken the first set 6-3 against Souza.
13.37: Brilliant fightback from Zhang in her match with Kerber, saving three match points.
13.35: Dellacqua has taken the first set 6-4 in her match with Errani.
13.34: Looks like Del Potro could have a problem here, he is currently undergoing treatment on his knee. Stay with us for this one.
13.31: Montanes has done it, what a turnaround on Phillipe Chatrier, he claims the second set 7-6. The pair remain level at 1-1.
13.30: Del Potro fires wide! Montanes leads 6-5 in the tie-break.
13.29: Roger-Vasselin claims the third set against Pospisil, and he leads 2-1.
13.28: Montanes answers back with a forehand of his own, but he remains 5-3 behind.
13.26: Del Potro is on his way in the second set, he leads 4-2 in the tie-break.
13.23: Brilliant from Del Potro, but even better from Montanes as he plays a winner down the line. 2-2.
13.22: 1-1 in the tie-break as Montanes fires long.
13.21: Del Potro remains on serve in the second and we will play a tie-break for the second set.
13.19: Ferrero looks well on course for the second round, he currently leads Dasnieres de Veigy 2-0 in sets, and 2-0 in the third. Meanwhile, Pablo Andujar-Alba vs. Victor Hanescu is now underway.
13.16: Montanes leads 6-5 in the second, with Del Potro to serve next.
13.15: Stebe remains on course for the first set against Souza, he leads 4-2 on serve.
13.13: Really interesting match between Del Potro and Montanes. The pair remain at 40-40 and 5-5.
13.11: Ferrero has claimed the second set against Dasnieres de Veigy after an early scare. He now leads 2-0 in sets.
Update of women's latest scores: Kerber 6-3 3-1 Zhang, Errani 2-1 Dellacqua.
Update of men's latest scores: Del Potro 6-2 5-5 Montanes, Roger-Vasselin 3-6 6-3 1-1 Pospisil, Ferrero 6-1 5-4 Dasnieres de Veigy, Cipolla 3-6 3-6 Wawrinka, Stebe 3-1 Souza.
13.05: Del Potro saves two set points to level it at 5-5.
Result: Martinez 4-6 6-4 8-6 Birnerova
13.03: Meanwhile, Wawrinka has claimed the second set against Cipolla and he now leads 2-0.
13.02: Montanes has now won the last three games against Del Potro and he now leads 5-4 in the second.
13.01: Stebe has taken a comfortable 3-0 lead in his match with Souza. While Ferrero has claimed four straight games against Dasnieres de Veigy to lead in the second.
12.59: Fantastic from Montanes as he breaks back against Del Potro to level it at 4-4 in the second. Brilliant from the Spaniard.
12.57: Roger-Vasselin has claimed the second set in his match with Pospisil, and they remain level at 1-1.
12.55: Scrap that, there are now three matches in play, with Sara Errani's encounter with Casey Dellacqua beginning.
12.54: Back to the women's round of fixtures, remember there are just two matches currently in play, with Kerber leading Zhang. While Martinez and Birnerova are locked at 6-6 in the third.
12.52: Cedrik-Marcel Stebe's match with Joao Souza is also underway.
12.51: Nice work from Montanes as he moves to within a game of Del Potro, however, he remains a break down. Meanwhile, Ferrero has recovered impressively against Dasnieres de Veigy, but remains 3-2 behind in the second.
12.50: Kerber takes the first set against Zhang 6-3.
12.48: Or maybe not! The Argentine moves 4-2 ahead in the second with a brilliant drop shot.
12.47: Del Potro just finding the going a bit tough in the sixth match against Montanes in the second set.
12.44: Back to the women's two matches in play, with Martinez and Birnerova currently level at 5-5 in the third. While Kerber leads 5-2 against Zhang.
12.42: Really interesting match between Ferrero and Dasnieres de Veigy. The Spaniard claimed the opening set 6-1 and looked to be on course for a rout, but his French opponent leads 3-0 in the second.
Result: Cilic 6-4 6-4 7-5 Munoz-De La Nava
12.39: Really nice stuff from Montanes to move within a game of Del Potro, but he remains a break down.
12.37: Back to the women's for a moment with Martinez and Birnerova tied at 4-4 in the final set, while Kerber leads Zhang 4-1 in the opening set.
12.35: Cilic has moved 6-5 ahead against Munoz-De La Nava, he is just one game away from claiming the win and a place in round two. Meanwhile, Wawrinka currently leads 2-1 in the second set against Cipolla.
12.33: Del Potro claims his third straight game in this set to move 3-1 ahead. He looks far too strong for his opponent to be brutally honest.
12.30: Very interesting match between Munoz-De La Nava and Cilic with the pair tied at 5-5 in the third set. While Dasnieres de Veigy leads Ferrero 2-0 in the second set.
12.27: Del Potro moves 2-1 ahead in the second set after releasing a delicate forehand into the far corner.
Result: Falconi 3-6 6-3 6-1 Gallovits
12.25: Del Potro levels it at 1-1 in the opening set as Montanes hits long.
12.24: Over to the women's opening round, and Kerber is making light work of Zhang in their encounter, with the German currently leading 3-0.
12.22: Update of men's latest scores: Cilic 6-4 6-4 2-5 Munoz-De La Nava, Del Potro 6-2 0-1 Montanes, Roger-Vasselin 3-6 0-0 Pospisil, Ferrero 6-1 0-0 Dasnieres de Veigy, Cipolla 3-6 0-0 Wawrinka.
12.19: Strong start to the second set from Montanes as he holds serve to lead 1-0. Meanwhile, Wawrinka has taken the opening set 6-3 against Cipolla of Italy.
12.18: As stated earlier, Laura Robson will indeed make an appearance in the first round after Spain's Silvia Soler-Espinosa injured her ankle in practice. She joins fellow qualifier Heather Watson and Anne Keothavong as the remaining British women in the main draw.
12.16: Couple of other sets to tell you about with Pospisil taking the opening set 6-3 against Roger-Vasselin, while Ferrero has overcome Dasnieres de Veigy 6-1 in the opening set.
12.14: Del Potro secures the opening set 6-2 as Montanes can only find the net.
12.12: Moving back to the women's round of fixtures for a moment, and Kerber vs. Zhang is also now underway.
12.11: Del Potro secures another break in the opening set to move 5-2 ahead with a forehand winner.
12.10: On this form, Del Potro is a match for any player on the world circuit. Irresistible hitting from the big Argentine.
12.08: Del Potro eventually holds to move 4-2 ahead in the opening set.
12.07: Some response from Munoz-De La Nava in his match with Cilic, he is two sets down, but leads the third 4-1.
12.05: Second break point down from Del Potro is saved by a brilliant reach at the net, before Montanes hits the net.
12.04: I'm not quite sure of the pace of his shots, but I don't know if anyone hits the ball as hard as Del Potro. The Argentine was a break point down, but released a stunning forehand to move back level.
12.03: Really brilliant tennis on display in the match between Del Potro and Montanes, with the pair exchanging a series of wonderful shots.
12.00: Impressive stuff from Ferrero in his match with Dasnieres de Vergy, with the Spaniard leading 4-1.
11.58: Women's matches in play: Falconi 3-6 6-3 0-0 Gallovits, Martinez 4-6 6-4 0-0 Birnerova.
11.57: Relief for Montanes having lost three straight games as he moves to within a game of Del Potro.
Result: Fognini 6-0 7-5 6-1 Mannarino
11.55: Some power on display here as Del Potro continues to strike the ball with such pace, however, Montanes is holding his own.
11.53: Del Potro moves into a 3-1 lead in the opening set after displaying his wonderful serving ability. He takes the set with a powerful forehand across court.
11.52: Update of men's latest scores: Fognini 6-0 7-5 4-1 Mannarino, Cilic 6-4 6-4 0-1 Munoz-De La Nava, Del Potro 2-1 Montanes, Roger-Vasselin 3-2 Pospisil, Ferrero 2-1 Dasnieres de Veigy, Cipolla 0-1 Wawrinka.
11.50: Meanwhile, Cipolla's match with Wawrinka is also underway.
11.47: Del Potro takes the lead in the opening set as he breaks his Spanish opponent with a terrific passing shot.
11.46: Falconi has taken the second set in her match with Gallovits. The pair remain tied at 1-1.
11.44: Juan Carlos Ferrero's match against Jonathan Dasnieres de Veigy is also underway.
11.43: Really good service game from Del Potro as he plays short before whipping a forehand down the line. Seven minutes of play, and it remains at 1-1.
11.42: Cilic has taken the second set against Munoz-De La Nava, and he leads 2-0.
11.41: Scrap that, the Spaniard claims the opening game on serve as Del Potro fires long with a lob.
11.40: Some opening game in Del Potro's match with Montanes, it remains 0-0 in a cracking beginning.
11.38: Fognini is on course for the win against Mannarino as he leads 3-0 in the third. While Cilic leads 5-4 in the second against Munoz-De La Nava.
11.36: Quick look at the other two men's matches, with Fognini currently leading 2-0 in sets against Mannarino, and Munoz and Cilic tied at 4-4 in the second. Edouard Roger-Vasselin's match with Vasek Pospisil is also underway.
11.34: We are underway in Del Potro's match with Montanes. Bit of a mis-match in terms of size between these two!
11.30: Just two women's matches still going from the 10am start, with Gallovits currently leading Falconi, and Birnerova leading Martinez.
Result: Oudin 6-3 6-3 Larsson
11.28: Fognini takes the second set against Mannarino and he now leads 6-0 7-5.
11.26: Back to the Stosur result, Times tennis correspondent Neil Harman on BBC Radio 5 stated "In the end, Baltacha was out-struck, out-thought and outplayed by the 2010 finalist. Stosur is worthy of her place in the second round. She knows how to play on this court, likes being out there. That was a very aggressive performance, a fine opening salvo in just over hour - accomplished and energetic. She's right in the mix.
11.25: Del Potro is advancing onto the court for his opening match, you get the feeling that this could be his tournament.
11.24: Really interesting match developing between Munoz-De La Nava and Cilic. Cilic took the opening set 6-4, while the second set is tied at 3-3.
11.22: Update of the women's scores: Falconi 3-6 1-2 Gallovits, Martinez 4-6 1-1 Birnerova, Oudin 6-3 5-3 Larsson.
Result: Kuznetsova 6-1 6-3 Lucic
11.20: Up next for our featured match is Del Potro against Albert Montanes. Meanwhile, Fognini has moved into a 6-5 lead in the second set against Mannarino.
11.17: Mannarino obviously has not read the script, however, as he fights back to 5-5 in the second set.
11.15: Meanwhile, Fognini is just one point away from moving into a 2-0 lead.
Result: Safarova 6-2 6-0 Yakimova
11.13: That was some performance from Stosur, really wonderful tennis, while Safarova has also beaten Yakimova.
Result: Stosur 6-4 6-0 Baltacha
11.12: So here we go then, Baltacha is serving to stay in the match. It's really nice from the Brit as she plays a drop-shot at 0-40, before moving to within a point. But Stosur remains strong release a forehand winner down the line.
11.09: Meanwhile, Birnerova has taken the opening set 6-4 in her match with Martinez.
11.08: Stosur now leads 5-0 in the second set, she is just a game away from concluding this one.
11.06: Wow, it's wonderful from Stosur as she powers a forehand down the line to lead 0-40. Her British opponent then fires long, and Stosur leads 4-0 in the second set.
11.05: Much more of an even affair between Fognini and Mannarino in the second set, with the pair locked at 3-3. While in the other men's encounter, Cilic leads the second set 1-0, having claimed the opener 6-4.
11.03: Stosur leads 3-0 in the second set, a difficult task for the Scot to battle her way back into this match you would have thought.
11.02: Great tennis between Stosur and Baltacha as the Australian releases a wonderful forehand down the line to claim the point, she is such a powerful figure.
11.01: Stosur breaks early to lead 2-0, it could be a long second set for the Brit. While, returning to the Robson news, it is understood that she will face Spaniard Anabel Medina Garrigues.
11.00: Breaking news: British number three Laura Robson is into the main draw as a lucky loser.
10.57: First game of the second set goes to Stosur in her match with Baltacha. A muted atmosphere on Court Philippe Chatrier at the moment, with plenty of empty seats to be seen. Baltacha returns long at 40-40 to hand the opening game to her opponent.
10.55: First set goes to Cilic in his match with Munoz-De La Nava. The Croatian leads 6-4. While, Mannarino leads the second set 3-2 against Fognini.
10.53: Update of the women's scores: Baltacha 4-6 0-0 Stosur, Falconi 3-5 Gallovits, Lucic 1-6 0-2 Kuznetsova, Martinez 3-3 Birnerova, Safarova 6-2 0-0 Yakimova, Oudin 6-3 0-1 Larsson.
10.51: Really exciting stuff in the men's match between Munoz-De La Nava and Cilic, and the latter has just moved 5-4 ahead in the opening set.
10.49: Stosur takes the first set in her match with Baltacha, breaking the Brit to secure it 6-4.
10.48: First sets have been won in two of the other women's encounters, with Safarova taking it 6-2 against Yakimova, while Oudin takes the first 6-3 against Larsson.
10.46: Some turn up in the second set of the match between Fognini and Mannarino. The Frenchman hardly had a sniff in the opening set, but he leads 2-0 in the second.
10.44: Really nice stuff from Baltacha as she breaks to close the gap to 4-5, with Stosur showing her first signs of nerves.
10.43: Stosur will serve for the set here. While, Mannarino has gained his first game of the match in the second set against Fognini.
10.42: Times tennis correspondent Neil Harman on BBC Radio 5 has stated: "Stosur is playing very, very well, striking the ball very cleanly. This is going to be a tough task for the British number one."
10.40: Update of the women's scores: Baltacha 2-5 Stosur, Falconi 2-4 Gallovits, Lucic 1-6 Kuznetsova, Martinez 1-3 Birnerova, Safarova 4-1 Yakimova, Oudin 3-3 Larsson.
10.38: Munoz-De La Nava is also impressing in his match with Cilic, and he leads 4-1.
10.37: The first set of the morning has gone to Fognini who secured a comfortable 6-0 over Mannarino.
10.35: Judy Murray, Andy Murray's mother, has been talking to the BBC about Baltacha's chances today: "Elena probably hadn't played as many matches as she would have liked coming in. She had a wonderful Fed Cup run in Eilat but then unfortunately picked up a little niggle in her foot. That probably affected her performance. She had a good week in Prague, won some matches there.
"Coming into this, she has a massive opportunity against the US Open champion on one of the best courts in the world, hitting the ball harder, stepping into the court - Vesnina had better watch out. Annie [Keothavong] would be the first to admit clay is not her favourite service but she has a good chance against Czink.
10.32: It's all a bit too easy for Fognini who now leads 5-0 against Mannarino, while Stosur has taken a 4-1 lead against Baltacha in our featured match.
10.31: It's been some start for Kuznetsova in her match with Lucic, with the Russian leading 4-1.
10.30: Baltacha is finally on the scoreboard in her match with Stosur, but the Brit trails 3-1.
10.27: It is certainly not going to plan for Mannarino, who is currently 4-0 behind against an impressive Fognini. While, Munoz-De La Nava's match with Cilic remains on serve.
10.25: A quick update of the other women's scores: Falconi 1-3 Gallovits, Lucic 1-3 Kuznetsova, Martinez 1-0 Birnerova, Safarova 2-0 Yakimova, Oudin 1-2 Larsson.
10.24: Make that another game to Stosur, as she leads 3-0 against her British opponent.
10.24: Really nice stuff from Stosur who serves and volleys to level the third match at 40-40.
10.23: Make that 3-0 to Fognini, what a start the Italian has made, demonstrating his impressive power on the court.
10.22: Not the best of starts for home favourite Mannarino in his match with Fognini, with the Italian leading 2-0. While Munoz-De La Nava has taken the first game in his tie with Cilic of Croatia.
10.20: Not the best of starts for Baltacha as she is broken early by Stosur, who leads 2-0. The Brit is up against it in the early stages.
10.18: Safarova has taken an early break in her match with Yakimova, while Melanie Oudin vs. Johanna Larsson is also underway.
10.16: Switching to the men's opening round for a moment, Fognini leads 1-0 against Mannarino. While, Munoz-De La Nava's match with Cilic is underway.
10.15: Stosur takes the opening game in the match, and leads 1-0. While Gallovits leads 1-0 against Falconi, and Kuznetsova leads 1-0 against Lucic.
10.13: Play is also underway in the four other opening women's matches. While, Fognini and Mannarino has also begun.
10.12: Play is underway for British number one Baltacha and Stosur.
10.10: Glorious weather in France today for this opening round of matches.
10.08: Fognini and Mannarino are also exchanging practice shots as they prepare for their match on Court one.
10.04: Stosur is advancing onto the court ahead of her match with Baltacha, which promises to be a tight encounter.
10.02: Former world number one Andy Roddick will also take to the court today to face Nicolas Mahut, famous for his marathon Wimbledon match with John Isner. Roddick has never reached the quarter-final in France, so he will look to improve his record here.
10.00: Another former men's champion is also in action today, with Juan Carlos Ferrero locking horns with Frenchman Jonathan Disnieres de Veigy on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
9.56: Little under five minutes until the start of play on day one of the French Open.
9.54: Court Seven sees Stanislas Wawrinka lock horns with Flavio Cipolla.
9.52: Italian Sara Errani will face Sara Errani on Court Three later in the dat, while on Court Six Kevin Anderson will face Rui Machado.
9.50: Court Two sees Lucie Safarova faces Anastasiya Yakimova, while Court Three is opened by Marin Cilic who faces Daniel Munoz-De La Nava.
9.48: On Court Suzanne Lenglen, Svetlana Kuznetsova will take on Mirjana Lucic in the opening match, while Court One will be opened by Fabio Fognini faces Adrian Mannarino.
9.46: On Court Philippe Chartier, proceedings will be started by Stosur who takes on Britain's Elena Baltacha.
9.44: The top four seeds in both the men's and women's events will wait a day or two before taking to the court, but US Open women's champion Sam Stosur, Del Potro and Tsonga are all in action on day one.
9.42: Like Sharapova, third-seed Agnieszka Radwanska has also got a tough draw. The Pole will take on tricky opponent Bojana Jovanovski in the first round and could meet Venus Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova and winner Ana Ivanovic, before a possible clash with Marion Bartoli in the quarter-finals.
9.40: Serena Williams is another multiple champion who is much-fancied to make an impression in France, while Victoria Azarenka won the Australian Open in January and could provide a threat, if she can shake off a shoulder injury which has troubled her in recent weeks.
9.37: The women's side is more of an open field, with current champion Na struggling to find consistency since lifting the title last year. Maria Sharapova won the Italian Open last week, beating Na, as he searches to secure her first French Open title.
9.35: We must mention Andy Murray, who has certainly improved his composure on court in recent months. A recent back injury has stunted his progress somewhat, but he made the semi-finals last year and will hope to go one better this time around.
9.32: One of the most fascinating aspects of the French Open is its ability to throw up unlikely winners, and cases could be made for the likes of Juan Martin Del Potro and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who will be on home turf.
9.30: Djokovic, Nadal and Federer have all made the semi-finals in five of the last 10 male Grand Slams, but Federer's passage this year could prove very bumpy. The Swiss has been placed on Djokovic's side of the draw, so he would not see Nadal until the final, likewise for the Serbian.
Matt Law
