Yuki Bhambri earned a direct entry into the main draw for the French Open after breaking into top-100 (Reuters Photo)

Yuki Bhambri is all set to make his first French Open appearance after breaking into top-100 just ahead of the cut-off date for the second Grand Slam of the year.

The Indian ace is currently ranked 83 in the world and that has earned him a direct entry into the main draw for the French Open.

Yuki had played in the 2015 French Open qualifiers before losing in the second round.

"I will play warm up event in Geneva (last red clay event before French Open). Also, I will reach there one week before (to get acclimatised). The traditional French Open courts are not that slow, compared to other clay courts. I have nothing to lose," Yuki said on the sidelines of an event to showcase French Open singles trophies.

"The movement and getting used to sliding will be crucial. I have to stay patient during long rallies. That will be key. You have to play 3-4-5 shots before you to set up point," the 25-year-old, who was presented a luxury Longines watch by the Swiss-based company, said.

Yuki still has some hard court events to play in Korea before he gets into the clay court events.

"I want to push rankings hard," Yuki, nominated by AITA for Arjuna award, said.

Asked about the recent findings suspecting wide-spread match fixing at lower level tournaments, Yuki said, "There are not much details. But every sport has its problem, there is no sport which does not have its own set of issues. The authorities have done a good job by keeping tennis clean."

The Delhi lad said he has not come across any Indian involved in corruption.

(With inputs from PTI)