Jordan Thompson knows how tough it is to win on clay, so won't take his first-round opponent's horror 2020 form for granted in his French Open start.

One of six Australians in action on Sunday, Alex de Minaur is confident he can match 2018 French Open semi-finalist Marco Cecchinato on the Paris clay.

Australian Alexei Popyrin has enlisted former world No.12 and renowned tour battler Dominik Hrbaty as coach to develop the mental side of his tennis game.

Alex de Minaur will spearhead the charge as one of six Australians in action on Sunday's opening day of the French Open in Paris.