French Open: All six of Australia’s male entrants have failed the first hurdle at Roland Garros

IN a stat sure to send shivers through Tennis Australia, it’s the first time since 2011 that no Aussie male player has made it through to the second round at Roland Garros.

Bernard Tomic was bundled out of the French Open by Argentinian Marco Trungelliti.

AUSTRALIA’s men will take refuge in the European grass court season after a French Open singles whitewash.

All six entrants — Bernard Tomic, John Millman, Jordan Thompson, Alex De Minaur, James Duckworth and Matt Ebden — failed to survive Roland Garros’ first hurdle.

It is the first time Australian men have failed to win a round in Paris since 2011 when Tomic was the lone campaigner — and stumbled in the opening stage.

Australia's Alex De Minaur went out in straight sets to Britain’s Kyle Edmund.

With Millman and Ebden staying in Paris to contest doubles, the others will start preparations for Wimbledon next month.

Injured Nick Kyrgios is practising in the French capital while Tomic has returned to Monte Carlo.

Kyrgios could contest next week’s Surbiton Challenger doubles next week, where Lleyton Hewitt will partner fellow South Australian Alex Bolt.

John Millman was ousted by Canada's Denis Shapovalov.

Kyrgios is entered in Stuttgart and Queen’s Club — and could also play an exhibition at The Boodles — as Wimbledon preparation.

Thompson, who beat Andy Murray at Queen’s last year, De Minaur, Millman and Ebden will attempt to gain spots at Queen’s or Eastbourne.

Nick Kyrgios withdrew from his first round match due to an elbow injury.

Jordan Thompson was beaten in the first round in Paris.

Duckworth, who returned to the top level after five operations in 18 months, was encouraged by his 6-3 7-5 7-6 (7-4) loss to US Open champion Marin Cilic.

Ranked No 1072, the Sydneysider will next appear at a lowly Turkish Futures event on clay, hoping he can sneak into Wimbledon.

Bernard Tomic put in a disappointing performance in Paris.

John Tomic watches his son at Roland Garros.

Millman fell 7-5 6-4 6-2 to Canadian prodigy Denis Shapovalov, while De Minaur was eliminated 6-2 6-4 6-3 by British 16th seed Kyle Edmund.

Australia's James Duckworth reacts after a point against Croatia's Marin Cilic.

Originally published as French Open: All six of Australia’s male entrants have failed the first hurdle at Roland Garros