Djokovic breaks Grand Slam appearance record with first round win
Novak Djokovic made history by breaking the Grand Slam appearance record with his first-round win at the French Open. He overcame a challenging match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, winning after losing the first set. This victory marks Djokovic's 82nd Grand Slam tournament appearance, surpassing the previous record he shared with Roger Federer.
- ▪Djokovic broke the record for the most appearances in men's singles at Grand Slam tournaments.
- ▪He faced Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, winning the match with a score of 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4.
- ▪This is Djokovic's 22nd consecutive year playing at Roland Garros.
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