Gauff, Sabalenka and Osaka power through at French Open

Reigning French Open champion Coco ‌Gauff recovered from a slow start to power ‌past fellow American Taylor Townsend 6-4 ​6-0 as her title defence began in style.

Elsewhere in the women's draw, top-seed Aryna Sabalenka and 16th-seed Naomi Osaka also progressed.