Zverev’s quarter is full of home hopefuls, as the German starts with Benjamin Bonzi and has a 75 percent chance of facing a Frenchman in the third round should he advance to that stage. The most eye-catching part of this draw is an opening showdown between No. 17 seed Arthur Filis and 2015 title holder Stan Wawrinka, who is making his final appearance.
Also bidding farewell to this tournament: Gael Monfils. One of the sport’s all-time greatest showmen meets fellow wild card Hugo Gaston in his 19th main draw, but will first host a special “Gael & Friends” event Thursday evening on Court Philippe Chatrier. Djokovic and Sinner are among the expected participants.
Elsewhere, seventh seed Taylor Fritz drew Nishesh Basavareddy, the USTA Roland Garros Wild Card Challenge winner. The winner of that tussle could find rapidly-rising Rafael Jodar across the net in the third round. In another all-American encounter, 19th seed Frances Tiafoe is set to take on Eliot Spizzirri.
