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Photos Du Jour: Opening Weekend At Roland Garros

The draw ceremony, center court beats and first round matches - check out the first French Open gallery!

Published May 22, 2011 12:00

Ana Ivanovic and Rafael Nadal chatted quietly during the French Open draw ceremony on Friday.
Ana Ivanovic and Rafael Nadal chatted quietly during the French Open draw ceremony on Friday.
Famous DJ Bob Sinclar dropped some beats on Court Philippe Chatrier during Saturday's kids day.
Famous DJ Bob Sinclar dropped some beats on Court Philippe Chatrier during Saturday's kids day.
Former No.1 Amelie Mauresmo was amongst the star participants at the kids day celebrations.
Former No.1 Amelie Mauresmo was amongst the star participants at the kids day celebrations.
Defending French Open champion Francesca Schiavone met the Parisian press over the weekend.
Defending French Open champion Francesca Schiavone met the Parisian press over the weekend.
Samantha Stosur had the first match of the tournament on Court Philippe Chatrier Sunday morning.
Samantha Stosur had the first match of the tournament on Court Philippe Chatrier Sunday morning.
Iveta Benesova was hitting the ball well but succumbed to 2010 finalist Samantha Stosur, 62 63.
Iveta Benesova was hitting the ball well but succumbed to 2010 finalist Samantha Stosur, 62 63.
Former French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova eased past Magdalena Rybarikova in straight sets.
Former French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova eased past Magdalena Rybarikova in straight sets.
Jelena Jankovic beat newly-returned Alona Bondarenko for the 13th time in 14 career meetings.
Jelena Jankovic beat newly-returned Alona Bondarenko for the 13th time in 14 career meetings.
Seeded at a Grand Slam for the first time, Julia Goerges powered through her opener in straights.
Seeded at a Grand Slam for the first time, Julia Goerges powered through her opener in straights.
Arantxa Parra Santonja led Bethanie Mattek-Sands late in the day, 62 42, but fell in three sets.
Arantxa Parra Santonja led Bethanie Mattek-Sands late in the day, 62 42, but fell in three sets.
  • Ana Ivanovic and Rafael Nadal chatted quietly during the French Open draw ceremony on Friday.
  • Famous DJ Bob Sinclar dropped some beats on Court Philippe Chatrier during Saturday's kids day.
  • Former No.1 Amelie Mauresmo was amongst the star participants at the kids day celebrations.
  • Defending French Open champion Francesca Schiavone met the Parisian press over the weekend.
  • Samantha Stosur had the first match of the tournament on Court Philippe Chatrier Sunday morning.
  • Iveta Benesova was hitting the ball well but succumbed to 2010 finalist Samantha Stosur, 62 63.
  • Former French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova eased past Magdalena Rybarikova in straight sets.
  • Jelena Jankovic beat newly-returned Alona Bondarenko for the 13th time in 14 career meetings.
  • Seeded at a Grand Slam for the first time, Julia Goerges powered through her opener in straights.
  • Arantxa Parra Santonja led Bethanie Mattek-Sands late in the day, 62 42, but fell in three sets.
Topics: 2011, roland garros, tournaments, news, photos or videos, julia goerges, samantha stosur,
arantxa parra santonja, jelena jankovic, alona bondarenko, svetlana kuznetsova, iveta benesova, francesca schiavone, amelie mauresmo, ana ivanovic, french open
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