Gabriela Ruse d. Kessler

Gabriela Ruse beat Kessler 7-5, 7-6(3) in the first round at the French Open - Paris. Gabriela Ruse won 91 of 172 points (53%). Gabriela Ruse hit 3 aces to 1 and won 71% of points behind the first serve (35/49) against 58% for Kessler. Gabriela Ruse converted 6 of 11 break points and saved 2 of 7 faced; Kessler converted 5 of 7. Kessler double-faulted 5 times. Winners to unforced errors: 37–42 for Gabriela Ruse, 18–33 for Kessler. The match was played on clay in France.