French Open 2016 Draw: Twitter Reacts to Monday Bracket Results, Scores, Winners

Reigning champion Stan Wawrinka survived a scare at the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on Monday, as the tournament attempted to catch up with postponed matches after inclement weather in Paris on Day 1.

The Philippe-Chatrier Court’s crowd held its breath as the popular Swiss player completed a five-set victory against the Czech Republic’s Lukas Rosol.

Rosol obtained a 2-1 lead after prevailing in the first and third sets, but the No. 3 seed avoided a first-round exit by capturing the final two sets, winning 4-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Ben Rothenberg of the New York Times highlighted Rosol’s character as he broke Wawrinka’s serve:

First blood to Lukas Rosol, one of few villains this sport has produced in a generation, breaking defending champ Wawrinka for 3-2. #RG16

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) May 23, 2016

Former British No. 1 Greg Rudeski was impressed with Rosol’s effort against the champion before Wawrinka turned the screws on his opponent:

Great to watch Rosol playing attacking tennis and going into the forehand side of Wawrinka. Can he keep it up? Will Stan bounce back?

— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) May 23, 2016

Will this be a first time a defending Champion of the French Open in the men’s goes out in the 1st rd?

— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) May 23, 2016

Wawrinka re-established control …

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