French Open: Novak Djokovic rallies past Giovanni Perricard after dropping first set, makes Grand Slam history
Novak Djokovic overcame an early setback to defeat Giovanni Perricard in the first round of the French Open. After dropping the first set, Djokovic rallied to win the match with a score of 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4. This victory marks Djokovic's 82nd career start at a Grand Slam tournament, setting a new record for men's players.
- ▪Djokovic dropped his first set against unseeded Frenchman Giovanni Perricard.
- ▪He won the match with a final score of 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4.
- ▪This win gives Djokovic the record for the most career starts at Grand Slam tournaments.
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