Djokovic headlines opening day at French Open
Summary
Novak Djokovic will play on the first day of the French Open tennis tournament, aiming to win his fourth title at Roland Garros and a record 25th Grand Slam. The 39-year-old faces France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the opening round, with other top players also competing that day.Key Facts
- Novak Djokovic has won the French Open three times before.
- A win would give Djokovic a record 25 Grand Slam titles.
- Djokovic last won a Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open.
- Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, is absent due to injury.
- Djokovic is seeded third and starts play against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
- Djokovic has limited clay court matches this season, only playing in the Italian Open.
- Other notable players on opening day include Alexander Zverev, Mirra Andreeva, and Belinda Bencic.
- Rising young players like Lilli Tagger are also beginning their campaigns at the tournament.
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