Olympic vice-champion Sarah-Léonie Cysique beaten in repechage. Frenchwoman has never won individual gold in international competition.
Joan-Benjamin Gaba, the other Frenchman of the day, was eliminated in the second round. Wednesday will mark the return of the double Olympic champion of Tokyo Clarisse Agbégnénou (-63 kg) Alpha Djalo, who recently climbed on four podiums between Grand Slams and Masters, will defend his chances in -81 kg.