Auger-Aliassime's imposing service game, which included nine aces, eventually broke down Shelton whose erratic play cost him a debut win at the Finals.

The biggest-ever Games will feature 11,200 athletes in 51 sports across 49 venues.

The stadium was packed with France's then-president, Francois Hollande, among the close to 80,000 spectators in attendance for the game against Germany, the match was played to a conclusion despite the unfolding events, with France winning 2-0.

The Proteas will be no pushovers under captain Temba Bavuma despite many of their players making their debuts in India.

France's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine on Thursday will be a poignant occasion as it takes place on the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris terror attacks.