Jannik Sinner powered into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday as his fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka also made a winning start at Roland Garros.

Rajat Patidar led from the front with an unbeaten 93 to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into the IPL final with a 92-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

As a relentless Parisian sun continued to beat down on Roland Garros and temperatures remained uncomfortably in the mid-30s Celsius, organisers laid out what it would take to stop play.

Coco Gauff began the defence of her French Open title by dispatching fellow American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0 at Roland Garros on Tuesday.

Mamelodi Sundowns have hit the ground running, treating fans to a parade showing off their new CAF Champions League trophy.