Serena Williams is first on Lenglen Court, unveiling a daring pink and purple outfit for the tournament

But Williams struggles against Tsvetana Pironkova and is 6-5 down when play is brought to a halt by rain

There is just time for Marat Safin to thrash Fernando Vicente before the rain arrives in Paris

Less than two hours into the first day of the 2007 French Open, the heavens open and the covers come on

Umbrella sales are up at Roland Garros as heavy rain falls for nearly six hours

Play eventually gets under way again at 5.30pm Paris time and Williams fights back from a set down to advance

Like Williams, defending champion Justine Henin is far from her best but sees off Elena Vesnina 6-4 6-3