French Open: Second seed Daniil Medvedev begins with comfortable win at Roland Garros

The world number two booked his place in the French Open second round with a comfortable straight-set win.

The US Open champion won against Bagnis.

The former world number one lost in the first round in each of his four previous appearances in Paris, but he made it to the quarter-finals last year.

Next, he will meet either Laslo Djere or Berankis.

I love the man, especially since last year. After having a hernia operation in April, Medvedev had been unsure of his participation, but he hopes this year he can go further.

When I went under the knife, I didn't think I would be able to play on clay, but I was able to get back. I feel 100 per cent.

After seeing his serve broken in the opening game, Bagnis immediately responded with a smile on his face.

In a dominant display, second seed Medvedev won nine successive games as he efficiently settled the first set and took a commanding 4-0 lead on his way to winning the second.

The Russian, unable to compete under his national flag because of the war in Ukraine, saw his progress checked as Bagnis, struggling with a calf issue, broke back to level the third set at 2-2.

After just one hour and 38 minutes, the contest was over and the focus was on Medvedev.