Solana Sierra defeats Emma Raducanu in opening round of Roland Garros 2026

The 2026 French Open began for Argentina’s tennis contingent with a striking upset as Solana Sierra beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6‑0, 7‑6(4) in the first round. Sierra, playing her first main‑draw match at Roland Garros, praised her hunger and said she did not expect such a dominant start.

Other Argentine players also won their opening matches: Marco Trungelliti defeated France’s Kyrian Jacquet in straight sets, while Thiago Tirante advanced after a four‑set win over a Spanish opponent. Pablo Llamas Ruiz secured a four‑set victory as well. In contrast, Tomás Etcheverry suffered a second‑year first‑round loss, falling to Portugal’s Nuno Borges, marking the third defeat by Borges this season.

The results highlight a strong start for Argentina’s team at the major European tournament, with Sierra’s win standing out as the most notable surprise.