Up until fifth seed Jessica Pegula's stunning loss to Australia's Kim Birrell day three at Roland Garros was progressing so serenely for the leading women's players the conversation was as much about style and fashion as serves and forehands.
Of the eight top-25 seeds in action prior to Pegula seven moved into the second round in straight sets, much to their relief on another sweltering day in the French capital.
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and fourth seed Coco Gauff led the way followed by Victoria Mboko (9), Naomi Osaka (16), Iva Jovic (17), Madison Keys (19) and Anna Kalinskaya (22)
The exception was Linda Noskova, the 12th-seeded Czech, though since her 7-5 7-6 (7-3) conqueror was Maria Sakkari, former world No.3 and 2021 French Open semi-finalist, it wasn't that big a shock.
