Defending champion started his chase for a record-extending 39th Masters title by beating Maxime Cressy of the United States 7-6 (1), 6-4 in Paris.

Seeded for the first time at a major, the 25-year-old also shares his body "feels ready" to play 30, 33 tournaments in a season.

Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula rises to a new career-high ranking of No. 7 and becomes the new American No. 1.

"It's an incredible feeling winning my first title," said Cressy, who injured his left knee and had to take an injury timeout before the final point of the third set.

In the final match on Centre Court, Serena Williams will return to the place where her 2021 season ended—but the must-see action will be on tap all day on Tuesday at The Championships.

The Tunisian is now the highest-ranked player from an African country in either ATP or WTA rankings history.

Jannik Sinner may have the trickiest opener of them all, taking on three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka.

Fritz, ranked 14th, won his third ATP title, second in Eastbourne beside 2019, and second this year after Indian Wells in March.

The American is really struggling coming into this tournament, but he is still capable of extending matches with his ability to force tiebreakers.

“I froze. I was like, There’s no way that’s going over,” Eubanks told Tennis Channel Live after the match.