PARIS: Russian Ekaterina Makarova claimed the primary win of the 2018 French Open as she brushed apart Zheng Saisai within the first round on Sunday.
The 29-year-old, a two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, saw off her Chinese opponent 6-4, 6-1 out on Court Six within the sunshine at Roland Garros.
World number 35 Makarova will next face both Japan's Kurumi Nara or Czech Barbora Strycova in round two.
The 29-year-old, a two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, saw off her Chinese opponent 6-4, 6-1 out on Court Six within the sunshine at Roland Garros.
World number 35 Makarova will next face both Japan's Kurumi Nara or Czech Barbora Strycova in round two.
Russia's Makarova is first winner at Roland Garros
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