Upset at French Open as Fritz Falls to Underdog Altmaier

Paris, France – The 2025 Men’s French Open kicked off with a major upset as No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz lost to World No. 66 Daniel Altmaier in four sets on Monday morning.

Fritz, who was considered one of the favorites for the tournament, struggled throughout the match, allowing Altmaier to capitalize on his mistakes. This surprising turn has left spectators and analysts looking ahead to the remaining matches in the first round, with potential vulnerabilities among other top seeds.

One player to watch Tuesday is Alexander Bublik, whose unpredictable performance has made him a wild card on the clay courts of Roland Garros. The native of Kazakhstan has yet to progress beyond the second round in this tournament. His upcoming match against James Duckworth could hinge on Bublik’s ability to maintain composure, something he has struggled with in the past.

Duckworth, a resilient competitor from Australia, aims to exploit Bublik’s volatility. “If James can stay patient, he has a solid chance at taking this match,” analysts noted.

Meanwhile, Canadian player Felix Auger-Aliassime faces Matteo Arnaldi. Despite a recent semifinal appearance in Hamburg, Auger-Aliassime has been inconsistent, suffering losses against lower-ranked opponents. Analysts believe that Arnaldi, better suited for the clay conditions, is being underestimated in this matchup.

The excitement in Paris continues as fans anticipate more surprises before the first round concludes.