PARIS: Three-time champion Serena Williams will face Kristyna Pliskova of the Czech Republic in the French Open first round after the draw was made on Thursday (Friday in Manila) with a potential clash against bitter rival Maria Sharapova in the last 16.

Maria Sharapova AFP PHOTOS

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