Camila Giorgi defeated Alize Cornet 6–3, 6–4 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay, confirming her status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.44 to Cornet's 2.99. The Italian progressed through a straightforward encounter on the Parisian clay, taking both sets with relative comfort and securing her passage into the second round without significant resistance. Giorgi's composed performance against the experienced French veteran demonstrated the form that had positioned her as odds-on favourite entering the match. The result marks a solid opening to Giorgi's campaign at the year's second Grand Slam.