Katie Boulter progressed to the second round of the French Open after a hard-fought 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over American wildcard Akasha Urhobo. The match was marked by 93 unforced errors from both players and lasted nearly two-and-a-half hours. Boulter, 29, initially took a commanding lead, but struggled with her rhythm, serving seven double faults and losing the second set. Despite these challenges, she managed to secure her place in the next round, where she will meet 23rd seed Anastasia Potapova. Boulter acknowledged her physical struggles, citing a recent illness and the intense heat of 33C in Boulogne-Billancourt as contributing factors to her performance. Earlier, her fiancé, Alex De Minaur, defeated British qualifier Toby Samuel in straight sets, showcasing his own strong form in the tournament. Boulter's victory is significant as it marks only her second advancement to the second round at Roland Garros, highlighting her ongoing efforts to improve on clay surfaces.