PARIS, May 26 (Reuters) - ⁠World number one Jannik Sinner started his campaign for a maiden ⁠French Open title in merciless fashion, beating Frenchman Clement Tabur 6-1 ‌6-3 6-4 to reach the second round on Tuesday.

The Italian, the overwhelming favourite for the title in the absence of injured two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, was all business on Court ​Philippe-Chatrier’s night session, suffocating Tabur with relentless depth ⁠and pace from the baseline.