PHOTO COLLECTION: Best of French Open Tennis First Round
Tommy Paul of the U.S. bounces the ball as he serves against Denmark's Elmer Moller during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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