Magdalena Frech defeated Shuai Zhang 6–1, 6–1 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay on 28 May 2023, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.31 to Zhang's 3.86. The Polish player's dominant performance saw her dispatch the Chinese opponent in straight sets with minimal resistance, establishing early control and maintaining it throughout both frames. The decisive margin suggests Frech was operating at a significantly higher level, though the match details remain limited. The emphatic victory positions Frech well for her second-round encounter and reinforces her credentials on the Paris clay surface.