Nick Kyrgios hailed Australia’s “unbelievable” start to the French Open after leading six through to the second round at Roland Garros. Kyrgios and fellow seeded flagbearers Samantha Stosur and Bernard Tomic, along with teenage ace Thanasi Kokkinakis and exciting young imports Daria Gavrilova and Ajla Tomljanovic all advanced in Australia’s best start to the claycourt major in five years.
“It’s unbelievable,” Kyrgios said after outclassing Denis Istomin 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in his first outing as a grand slam seed. “I am really, really happy with Thanasi getting through. Bernard surprised me a little bit today. He fought really well and Dasha [Gavrilova] has been playing some really good tennis, and Sam as well.