Gael Monfils defeated Thiago Seyboth Wild 6–2, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay, delivering an upset against the pre-match favourite. Despite Seyboth Wild's status as the odds-on pick, Monfils controlled the opening set decisively before the Brazilian mounted a second-set response. The Frenchman reasserted dominance in the third and fourth sets to secure progression, demonstrating the kind of consistency required on the Roland Garros clay. The result marks a significant statement from Monfils, who overcame the favourite's betting odds to advance through the early rounds.