May 25, 2026 10:18 AM
French Open: Djokovic survives Mpetshi Perricard scare to enter second round
Novak Djokovic survived a stiff first-round challenge from home favourite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to begin his campaign at the French Open with a four-set win at Roland Garros on Monday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion recovered from a set down to defeat the big-serving Frenchman 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 and advance to the second round in Paris. Playing his record 82nd Grand Slam main draw in the French capital, moving ahead of Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez, Djokovic extended his remarkable r...