Serena Williams is through to the second round of the French Open.
The American was far from her best as she came from behind to beat Russian world number 83 Vitalia Diatchenko.
The 37-year-old will now take on Kurumi Nara or Slovenian Dalila Jakupovic in the second round.
Meanwhile, Caroline Wozniacki crashed out in the first round after losing to Veronika Kudermetova.
Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia
Iraq has grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.
DR Congo score extra-time winner to qualify for World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe netted an extra-time winner to see off Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday.
Brazil score twice late on to beat Croatia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up
Brazil has beaten Croatia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up in Orlando on Tuesday, with Igor Thiago converting a late penalty and Gabriel Martinelli adding a stoppage-time goal to seal the win.
Italy, Denmark miss out on World Cup after shootout defeats
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after losing in a penalty shoutout against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their playoff final, while Denmark suffered the same fate against the Czech Republic.
Tiger Woods pleads not guilty, will seek treatment
Tiger Woods, on Tuesday, released his first public statement since his rollover crash on Friday, announcing he would step away from golf to seek treatment in hopes of "lasting recovery".
Authorities have announced on Wednesday that fallen debris from a drone interception at a farm in Fujairah's Al Rifaa area on Wednesday caused the death of one individual.
UAE weather authorities have forecasted rough sea conditions accompanied by strong winds that are expected to last until April 3.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Tuesday from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.
