Hubert Hurkacz defeated Marco Cecchinato 6–1, 6–4, 6–2 in the first round of Roland Garros 2022 on clay, a result that affirmed his status as the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.15 against Cecchinato's 6.57. The Polish player's dominant performance—dropping only seven games across three sets—demonstrated commanding control throughout, though the Italian offered limited resistance on the terre battue. Hurkacz's swift progression through the opening round positioned him favourably for the tournament's deeper stages.