Ferro, who will be remembered for winning the first official tournament on tennis' return amid the pandemic, will now climb to World No 44 in the WTA rankings on Monday.
Third seed Paula Badosa made quick work of French wildcard Fiona Ferro by winning 6-2 6-0 in under an hour to book a spot in the second round of the French Open
Azarenka, who sits on the eight-person WTA players council, said that combating abuse was the group's top priority.
Tennis players and venues stick to strict guidelines aimed at minimising health risks.
World number one Ash Barty was shocked in the first round of the women's singles at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday. The Australian was beaten by Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-4, 6-3.
Serena Williams faces her first seeded opponent at the French Open on Thursday and will hope to use her booming serve to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty in the second round.
The tournament is the first in five months since the Tour was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Martic said she felt the effects of not playing competitive tennis for so long.
Former world number one Venus Williams produced a vintage display to outclass Netherlands' Arantxa Rus in straight sets and storm into the second round of the Yarra Valley Classic.
Images from Day 1 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Monday.
IMAGES from the Australian Open matches played on Friday.
Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.
Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
IMAGES from Day 7 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Saturday.
Images from Day 9 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Monday.
Serena Williams recovered from a set down to beat Australian Ashleigh Barty 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and book a place in the third round.
Images from Day 3 of the French Open in Paris on Tuesday
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