Sofia Kenin defeated Caroline Garcia 6–3, 6–3 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay on 29 May 2024, recording an upset victory against the pre-match favourite. Garcia, seeded higher in the betting markets at 1.62 odds, struggled to find rhythm against Kenin's composed baseline play across both sets. Kenin's clinical performance, controlling the rallies and limiting unforced errors, proved too consistent for Garcia to overcome. The American's decisive two-set win signals strong early form on clay and suggests momentum heading into the tournament's later stages.