PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 26: Ugo Humbert of France plays a backhand against Lorenzo Sonego of Italy in the Men's Singles first round match on Day One of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2024 in Paris, France.

Humbert, top-seeded Frenchman at Roland Garros, falls in 1st round

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On the first day of the 2024 French Open, Lorenzo Sonego stunned No. 17 Ugo Humbert 4-6, 6-2, 4-6, 3-6. Humbert was the highest-ranked Frenchman in the tournament.

No. 6 Andrey Rublev defeated Taro Daniel 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 7-5. Rublev showed some frustration during his match, throwing his racket at one stage.

Brandon Nakashima also won.

Among other players scheduled to play Sunday are two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz and, in the night session, Andy Murray against Stan Wawrinka in a matchup between a pair of men who own three Slam titles each.

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