Alcaraz opens with 1st win since forearm injury

PARIS -- Carlos Alcaraz made a confident start at the French Open on Sunday, overwhelming J.J. Wolf 6-1, 6-2, 6-1.

It was the Spaniard's first win since coming back from the right forearm injury that sidelined him for almost a month.

"I'm almost at 100% of my abilities," Alcaraz said after his first-round win. "After the match, I didn't feel anything."

Elsewhere in the men's draw, No. 6 Andrey Rublev defeated Taro Daniel 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 7-5. Rublev showed frustration during his match, throwing his racket at one stage.

Lorenzo Sonego stunned No. 17 Ugo Humbert 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. Humbert was the highest-ranked Frenchman in the tournament.

Hubert Hurkacz beat Shintaro Mochizuki 4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3, and Grigor Dimitrov routed Aleksandar Kovacevic in three sets. Brandon Nakashima also won.

Play was interrupted for a little more than an hour on all 18 clay courts because of rain, except for the two largest, equipped with retractable roofs. Court Philippe Chatrier has had a roof since 2020, while the roof on Court Suzanne Lenglen was inaugurated Sunday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Alcaraz opens with 1st win since forearm injury

Alcaraz opens with 1st win since forearm injury

Alcaraz opens with 1st win since forearm injury

Alcaraz opens with 1st win since forearm injury

Alcaraz opens with 1st win since forearm injury