Makarova first winner at Roland Garros

Russia's Ekaterina Makarova plays a return to China's Saisai Zheng during their women's singles first round match, on day one of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open in Paris on May 27, 2018.PHOTO | THOMAS SAMSON |

What you need to know:

  • World number 35 Makarova will next face either Japan's Kurumi Nara or Czech Barbora Strycova in round two.

PARIS

Russian Ekaterina Makarova claimed the first win of the 2018 French Open as she brushed aside Zheng Saisai in the first round on Sunday.

The 29-year-old, a two-time Grand Slam semi-finalist, saw off her Chinese opponent 6-4, 6-1 out on Court Six in the sunshine at Roland Garros.

World number 35 Makarova will next face either Japan's Kurumi Nara or Czech Barbora Strycova in round two.