Since the advent of Rafael Nadal in 2005, no edition of Roland-Garros had been as open as the one that begins Sunday. The men's draw will be marked by the returns of Gaël Monfils and Lucas Pouille, as well as the expectations placed on the promising Luca van Assche and Arthur Fils.

"I would say that I am more mature than last year, mentally I am better, and I read better what is happening on the court," warns the 20-year-old.