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AP PHOTOS: Highlights from the first round of the French Open

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AP PHOTOS: Highlights from the first round of the French Open
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AP PHOTOS: Highlights from the first round of the French Open

2025-05-28 22:34 Last Updated At:22:40

PARIS (AP) — This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases highlights from the first round of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros.

A view from the fourth floor of the center court Philippe-Chatrier during the second round matches of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

A view from the fourth floor of the center court Philippe-Chatrier during the second round matches of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

The Roland-Garros logo stands out on the occasion of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

The Roland-Garros logo stands out on the occasion of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France's Gael Monfils falls as he plays against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France's Gael Monfils falls as he plays against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Norway's Casper Ruud is airborne as he serves against Portugal's Nuno Borges during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Norway's Casper Ruud is airborne as he serves against Portugal's Nuno Borges during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Portugal's Nuno Borges celebrates beating Norway's Casper Ruud during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Portugal's Nuno Borges celebrates beating Norway's Casper Ruud during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Hungary's Fabian Maroszan after their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Hungary's Fabian Maroszan after their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates with fans after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates with fans after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen returns the ball to Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen returns the ball to Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jasmine Paolini hits a forehand against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Italy's Jasmine Paolini hits a forehand against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

China's Zheng Qinwen blows a kiss as she celebrates after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen blows a kiss as she celebrates after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. serves against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. serves against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Norway's Casper Ruud returns the ball to Spain's Albert Ramos Vinola during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Norway's Casper Ruud returns the ball to Spain's Albert Ramos Vinola during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns the ball to Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns the ball to Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Denmark's Holger Rune is seen through a hole in a tarp on a fence as he prepares to serve a ball to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Denmark's Holger Rune is seen through a hole in a tarp on a fence as he prepares to serve a ball to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

France's Caroline Garcia greets fans after playing her last match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

France's Caroline Garcia greets fans after playing her last match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

United States' Jessica Pegula, right, reaches for the hand of Romania's Anca Todoni at the end of their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

United States' Jessica Pegula, right, reaches for the hand of Romania's Anca Todoni at the end of their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

France's Arthur Fils returns the ball to Chile's Nicolas Jarry during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

France's Arthur Fils returns the ball to Chile's Nicolas Jarry during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A fan signs a large tennis ball at the Roland Garros stadium ahead of the French Open tennis tournament, Saturday May 24, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A fan signs a large tennis ball at the Roland Garros stadium ahead of the French Open tennis tournament, Saturday May 24, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen wipes her face as she plays Russia's Anastasia Pavliuchenkova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen wipes her face as she plays Russia's Anastasia Pavliuchenkova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tommy Paul of the U.S. bounces the ball as he serves against Denmark's Elmer Moller during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tommy Paul of the U.S. bounces the ball as he serves against Denmark's Elmer Moller during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The court Simonne-Mathieu is reflected in the sunglasses of Jeff Amsel as he watches the first round match of the French Tennis Open between Taylor Fritz of the United States, and Germany's Daniel Altmaier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The court Simonne-Mathieu is reflected in the sunglasses of Jeff Amsel as he watches the first round match of the French Tennis Open between Taylor Fritz of the United States, and Germany's Daniel Altmaier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Coco Gauff of the U.S. returns the ball to Australia's Olivia Gadecki during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Coco Gauff of the U.S. returns the ball to Australia's Olivia Gadecki during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

United States' Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego of Italy play their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

United States' Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego of Italy play their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez returns the ball to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at Suzanne-Lenglen court at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez returns the ball to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at Suzanne-Lenglen court at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France's Richard Gasquet kicks the clay as he jumps to serve against France's Terence Atmane, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

France's Richard Gasquet kicks the clay as he jumps to serve against France's Terence Atmane, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova is reflected in a glass as she plays Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova is reflected in a glass as she plays Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts as she plays Spain's Paula Badosa during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts as she plays Spain's Paula Badosa during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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A view from the fourth floor of the center court Philippe-Chatrier during the second round matches of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

A view from the fourth floor of the center court Philippe-Chatrier during the second round matches of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

The Roland-Garros logo stands out on the occasion of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

The Roland-Garros logo stands out on the occasion of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France's Gael Monfils falls as he plays against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France's Gael Monfils falls as he plays against Bolivia's Hugo Dellien during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Norway's Casper Ruud is airborne as he serves against Portugal's Nuno Borges during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Norway's Casper Ruud is airborne as he serves against Portugal's Nuno Borges during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Portugal's Nuno Borges celebrates beating Norway's Casper Ruud during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Portugal's Nuno Borges celebrates beating Norway's Casper Ruud during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Hungary's Fabian Maroszan after their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Hungary's Fabian Maroszan after their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates with fans after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates with fans after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen returns the ball to Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen returns the ball to Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jasmine Paolini hits a forehand against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Italy's Jasmine Paolini hits a forehand against Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

China's Zheng Qinwen blows a kiss as she celebrates after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen blows a kiss as she celebrates after beating Colombia's Emiliana Arango during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. serves against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. serves against Switzerland's Viktorija Golubic during their second round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Rafa Nadal waves to the crowd during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Norway's Casper Ruud returns the ball to Spain's Albert Ramos Vinola during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Norway's Casper Ruud returns the ball to Spain's Albert Ramos Vinola during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning a point to Italy's Giulio Zeppieri during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns the ball to Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns the ball to Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Denmark's Holger Rune is seen through a hole in a tarp on a fence as he prepares to serve a ball to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Denmark's Holger Rune is seen through a hole in a tarp on a fence as he prepares to serve a ball to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

France's Caroline Garcia greets fans after playing her last match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

France's Caroline Garcia greets fans after playing her last match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

United States' Jessica Pegula, right, reaches for the hand of Romania's Anca Todoni at the end of their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

United States' Jessica Pegula, right, reaches for the hand of Romania's Anca Todoni at the end of their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

France's Arthur Fils returns the ball to Chile's Nicolas Jarry during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

France's Arthur Fils returns the ball to Chile's Nicolas Jarry during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A fan signs a large tennis ball at the Roland Garros stadium ahead of the French Open tennis tournament, Saturday May 24, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A fan signs a large tennis ball at the Roland Garros stadium ahead of the French Open tennis tournament, Saturday May 24, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen wipes her face as she plays Russia's Anastasia Pavliuchenkova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

China's Zheng Qinwen wipes her face as she plays Russia's Anastasia Pavliuchenkova during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tommy Paul of the U.S. bounces the ball as he serves against Denmark's Elmer Moller during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tommy Paul of the U.S. bounces the ball as he serves against Denmark's Elmer Moller during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The court Simonne-Mathieu is reflected in the sunglasses of Jeff Amsel as he watches the first round match of the French Tennis Open between Taylor Fritz of the United States, and Germany's Daniel Altmaier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The court Simonne-Mathieu is reflected in the sunglasses of Jeff Amsel as he watches the first round match of the French Tennis Open between Taylor Fritz of the United States, and Germany's Daniel Altmaier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Coco Gauff of the U.S. returns the ball to Australia's Olivia Gadecki during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Coco Gauff of the U.S. returns the ball to Australia's Olivia Gadecki during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova serves against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

United States' Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego of Italy play their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

United States' Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego of Italy play their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez returns the ball to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at Suzanne-Lenglen court at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez returns the ball to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their first round match of the French Tennis Open at Suzanne-Lenglen court at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

France's Richard Gasquet kicks the clay as he jumps to serve against France's Terence Atmane, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

France's Richard Gasquet kicks the clay as he jumps to serve against France's Terence Atmane, during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova is reflected in a glass as she plays Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova is reflected in a glass as she plays Poland's Iga Swiatek during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves against Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts as she plays Spain's Paula Badosa during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts as she plays Spain's Paula Badosa during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Italy's Jannik Sinner serves against France's Arthur Rinderknech during a first-round match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Arsenal ensured it will end the year top of the Premier League after beating Aston Villa 4-1 at home in a powerful statement win on Tuesday with all goals scored in the second half.

The fourth goal, scored by substitute Gabriel Jesus one minute after coming on, highlighted the depth of Arsenal's bench this season and coach Mikel Arteta jubilantly high-fived his assistants at the final whistle.

Victory moved Arsenal five points ahead of Manchester City, which plays at Sunderland on New Year's Day, and six points clear of third-place Villa.

Elsewhere, Chelsea drew 2-2 at home to Bournemouth; Newcastle won 3-1 at lowly Burnley; and Manchester United was held 1-1 at home to rock-bottom Wolverhampton.

Struggling West Ham drew 2-2 with visiting Brighton, and Everton won 2-0 at Nottingham Forest.

No Arsenal player is near the top of the scorers’ charts this season, yet sharing the goals around might just be the team’s strength.

Defender Gabriel Magalhães headed home early in the second half following a corner for set-piece specialist Arsenal, and midfielder Martín Zubimendi netted in the 52nd minute.

Winger Leandro Trossard curled in a fine third from the edge of the penalty area in the 69th and was involved in the fourth goal, curled into the same corner from almost the same spot in the 78th minute by Jesus after Arsenal had launched a superb counterattack from deep.

The win was even more impressive considering Arsenal was missing key midfielder Declan Rice with a knee injury and Villa was playing on the back of 11 straight victories in all competitions.

Gabriel nodded in from close range and was deemed not to have impeded Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez with his elbow.

Zubimendi finished confidently after captain Martin Ødegaard expertly won the ball in midfield and advanced before threading a perfect ball behind Villa’s defense.

Ollie Watkins grabbed an injury-time consolation for Villa.

Bournemouth's David Brooks netted early from close range after Chelsea failed to deal with a throw-in from the right.

Cole Palmer equalized in the 15th with a penalty awarded after a video review ruled that Antoine Semenyo’s knee had gone into the back of forward Estevão’s leg.

Midfielder Enzo Fernández gave Chelsea the lead midway through the first half, but Chelsea gifted Bournemouth an equalizer when a defender headed on a throw-in from the left and Justin Kluivert scored at the back post for 2-2.

Chelsea is fifth and level on 30 points with United in sixth.

Manchester United led through Joshua Zirkzee’s deflected strike in the 27th but Ladislav Krejčí equalized close to halftime for Wolves with a powerful downward header.

It was Wolves manager Rob Edwards' first point since taking charge in November.

Patrick Dorgu’s injury-time goal for United was ruled out for offside by VAR.

Yoane Wissa grabbed his first league goal since joining from Brentford as Newcastle moved into 10th spot.

Newcastle was 2-0 up inside seven minutes with Joelinton being set up from the left wing by Anthony Gordon and Wissa bundling in from close range following a goalmouth scramble.

Josh Laurent pulled a goal back for Burnley midway through the first half. Newcastle survived nervy moments before Bruno Guimarães sealed the win with an expert lob in stoppage time.

Next-to-last Burnley is two points behind West Ham in 18th.

Everton netted in the 19th when James Garner drilled in a low finish after being set up down the right by Dwight McNeil.

Garner then turned neatly in midfield before feeding Thierno Barry with a defense-splitting pass to make it 2-0 against Forest in the 79th.

West Ham took an early lead against Brighton when striker Jarrod Bowen latched onto Lucas Paquetá’s exquisite through ball from halfway and struck a low shot into the bottom corner.

Veteran forward Danny Welbeck equalized for Brighton from the penalty spot for his eighth goal of the season, and then hit the crossbar with a Panenka-style chipped penalty later in the first half.

Paquetá converted his spot kick with a staggered run-up in first-half injury time, but Joël Veltman equalized for Brighton in the 61st following a corner.

Defending champion Liverpool hosts Leeds on Thursday.

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Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates after he scored the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee celebrates after he scored the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Chelsea's Joao Pedro, top, helps Wesley Fofana stand up after the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Bournemouth in London, England, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Chelsea's Joao Pedro, top, helps Wesley Fofana stand up after the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Bournemouth in London, England, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Arsenal's Gabriel, left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal's Gabriel, left, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP photo/Alastair Grant)

Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP photo/Alastair Grant)

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