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Edmund wins first Grand Slam match

Venue: Roland Garros, Paris Dates: 24 May - 7 June

Coverage: Live text and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentaries on every Andy Murray match and other key matches.

Kyle Edmund claimed his first win at a Grand Slam with a pulsating five-set victory as three British players reached round two at the French Open.

Edmund, 20, coped with a raucous home crowd as he beat French veteran Stephane Robert 2-6 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-2.

Andy Murray beat Argentina's Facundo Arguello 6-3 6-3 6-1, while Heather Watson saw off France's Mathilde Johansson 6-4 7-5.