PARIS : Spectators were lining up in massive numbers under panama hats and umbrellas as the French Open started in bright sunshine at Roland Garros on Sunday.After a record 50,000 people - compared to 29,000 last year - attended the qualifying event this week, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus opened proceedings
PARIS : Spectators were lining up in massive numbers under panama hats and umbrellas as the French Open started in bright sunshine at Roland Garros on Sunday.
With temperatures at 22 degrees and expected to reach 26 in the afternoon, the water vending stands were busy.
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