Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener
Novak Djokovic overcame a challenging match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the opening round of the French Open. The victory keeps Djokovic's hopes alive for a 25th major title, especially with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz absent due to injury. Djokovic will face another French player, Valentin Royer, in the next round after his win.
- ▪Novak Djokovic won his first match at the 2026 French Open against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
- ▪The match lasted just under three hours and ended with scores of 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4.
- ▪Djokovic is aiming for his 25th major title, which would set a new record in tennis history.
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Winner Serbia's Novak Djokovic (R) greets France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard at the end of their men's singles match on day 1 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex, Paris, May 24, 2026. THOMAS SAMSON / AFP Novak Djokovic battled from behind to keep his dream of winning a 25th major crown at Roland Garros alive as the clay-court Grand Slam got underway on Sunday, May 24. Lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires for a fourth time would send the 39-year-old Djokovic clear as the player with the most major titles in the history of the sport.
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