French Open 2024: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Sinner in action on day four at Roland Garros

Defending champion Iga Swiatek returns to French Open action on Wednesday but faces a potentially tricky tie against former number one Naomi Osaka in the second round.

The pair, who have both won four Grand Slams, are scheduled to play the third match on Court Phillipe Chatrier.

Current world number one Swiatek is aiming to become the first woman since Justine Henin in 2007 to win three French Open titles in a row.

Osaka, who is now 134th in the world rankings as she continues her return from maternity leave, has never gone beyond the third round in Paris.

Elsewhere, third seed Carlos Alcaraz faces Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong in the second match on Chatrier, while Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner headlines the night session.

Italy’s Sinner, seeded second at this year’s tournament, faces home favourite Richard Gasquet from 19:15 BST.

The first rounds of the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles are set to start on day four after rain disrupted Tuesday’s schedule.

Britain’s Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram are likely to be among those playing, while Andy Murray and Dan Evans are also entered into the competition.