10. Alexander Bublik
The Kazakh continued his strong form, brushing aside a dangerous opponent in Jenson Brooksby with impressive ease.
9. Taylor Fritz
Still managing a lingering knee issue, Fritz nonetheless relied on his serve and counterpunching to secure a four-set victory.
8. Ben Shelton
Shelton arguably delivered the most confidence-boosting performance of the first round. Against a dangerous opponent, he held firm in three tight sets.
7. Felix Auger-Aliassime
The first big casualty among the top seeds. It’s unfortunate for the Canadian, who came into the season with momentum but suffered a physical setback at the worst time.
6. Alex de Minaur
Death, taxes, and Alex de Minaur comfortably beating opponents he is supposed to beat. A potential clash with Medjedovic in the next round promises real excitement.
5. Lorenzo Musetti
Facing an inspired opponent and not fully fit himself, Musetti did well to regain control of the match before his opponent was forced to retire.
4. Novak Djokovic
The 24-time major champion looked as sharp as ever, cruising to an efficient and at times jaw-dropping straight-sets win in his first match in nearly three months.
3. Alexander Zverev
With significant pressure on him to defend final points here, Zverev wasn’t at his very best, but a win over a dangerous opponent should boost his confidence.
2. Jannik Sinner
The two-time defending champion got off to a perfect start, dropping just three games in the first two sets before his opponent was forced to retire.
1. Carlos Alcaraz
Playing his first Tour match without Juan Carlos Ferrero in his box, the Spaniard showed no signs of discomfort, cruising through a routine and composed first-round victory.
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