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Novak Djokovic Battles Into French Open Second Round, Carlos Alcaraz Waits

Novak Djokovic started his bid for a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic in the French Open first round on Monday, as Carlos Alcaraz waited to open his tournament. Two-time Roland Garros champion Djokovic held off a late rally from his American opponent on Court Philippe Chatrier to clinch a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) victory. He has still not lost in his opening match of a major since the 2006 Australian Open. "I'm very motivated to stay in this tournament for a long time, it's just the start now," said Djokovic after kicking off his 19th consecutive French Open campaign.

French Open 2023: 'I just grunted!' - Controversy as Cameron Norrie docked point in bizarre incident

There was a controversial moment in Cameron Norrie's marathon five-set French Open victory over Benoit Paire, a contest that will not be forgotten quickly given the drama involved. The Brit eventually came through the stern challenge with a comeback 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-4 victory over the mercurial and often hot-headed wild card from France. But it could hardly have been more difficult for him to do so in the Paris heat.

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic celebration gets mixed reaction - 'Not quite sure what the boos are about'

Novak Djokovic was at his commanding best in his pretty one-sided first-round match against Aleksandar Kovacevic at the 2023 French Open on Monday — and he got fired up too. The 36-year-old was utterly dominant for most of the match as he found his rhythm on Court Philippe-Chatrier and ensured that his campaign got off to a fine start at Roland-Garros with the injured Rafael Nadal not being able to challenge him this time.

Novak Djokovic kicks off French Open campaign with win over Aleksandar Kovacevic

Novak Djokovic sailed into the second round at the French Open with a straight-sets win over American Aleksandar Kovacevic. The Serbian, who has had a subdued clay-court season so far, survived a third-set wobble to come through 6-3 6-2 7-6(1).

World No. 10 Auger-Aliassime makes 1st-round exit at French Open

Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round, while fellow Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime earned an early exit at the French Open on Monday.

French Open: Cameron Norrie mounts comeback to win five-set thriller against Benoit Paire, Jack Draper retires

Cameron Norrie displayed impressive resilience in his five-set win against wild card Benoit Paire in the first round of the French Open. The British No. 1 seemed on the verge of defeat but mounted a comeback, eventually triumphing 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-4 in a thrilling encounter.

French Open: Sloane Stephens takes out seed Karolina Pliskova

PARIS — Back on her “favorite court in the world,” Sloane Stephens looked sharp in her opening match at the French Open with a 6-0, 6-4 win over two-time major finalist Karolina Pliskova.

Paire keeps his cool but makes another early Paris exit

PARIS : It was a close shave, but the bearded Benoit Paire's long run without a win on the main tour continued when he lost 5-7 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-4 to British 14th seed Cameron Norrie in the French Open first round on Monday.

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Novak Djokovic Battles Into French Open Second Round, Carlos Alcaraz Waits

French Open 2023: 'I just grunted!' - Controversy as Cameron Norrie docked point in bizarre incident

French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic celebration gets mixed reaction - 'Not quite sure what the boos are about'

Novak Djokovic kicks off French Open campaign with win over Aleksandar Kovacevic

World No. 10 Auger-Aliassime makes 1st-round exit at French Open

French Open: Cameron Norrie mounts comeback to win five-set thriller against Benoit Paire, Jack Draper retires

French Open: Sloane Stephens takes out seed Karolina Pliskova

Paire keeps his cool but makes another early Paris exit