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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.

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).

Canadian women's volleyball team begins pivotal season with Olympics in sight

Riding a wave of momentum following their historic second-round finish at the world championship last season, the Canadian women's volleyball team begins its most pivotal season to date with the Volleyball Nations League (VNL).

Novak Djokovic 'can play until he's 40' and is French Open favourite over Carlos Alcaraz – Mats Wilander

Novak Djokovic is the French Open favourite «in my eyes», reckons Mats Wilander, who also think the Serbian «can play until he's 40». That was the three-time French Open champion's view as he assessed Djokovic's prospects at the 2023 French Open in conversation with Tim Henman and Barbara Schett on Eurosport's 'The Cube'.

French Open 2023: Day 2 order of play and schedule - When are Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie playing?

It was a captivating first day of action at the 2023 French Open, and Day 2 has just as much in store. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, British No. 1 Cameron Norrie and home hope Caroline Garcia are among those taking to the red dirt on Monday, with ambitions of making a deep run at the second Grand Slam of the year.

Djokovic begins French Open bid injury-free and with sights on number 23

Novak Djokovic's quest for a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title was given a boost when Rafa Nadal pulled out of the French Open and the Serbian has arrived at Roland Garros without any injury problems.

Nadal's absence felt as French Open kicks off at Roland Garros

After a record 50,000 people – compared to 29,000 last year – attended the qualifying event this week, there was a stir on court Philippe Chatrier as Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with world number two Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus after losing 6-3 6-2.

French Open starts under sunny skies at Roland Garros

PARIS : Spectators were lining up in massive numbers under panama hats and umbrellas as the French Open started in bright sunshine at Roland Garros on Sunday.

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

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

Canadian women's volleyball team begins pivotal season with Olympics in sight

Novak Djokovic 'can play until he's 40' and is French Open favourite over Carlos Alcaraz – Mats Wilander

French Open 2023: Day 2 order of play and schedule - When are Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie playing?

Djokovic begins French Open bid injury-free and with sights on number 23

Nadal's absence felt as French Open kicks off at Roland Garros

French Open starts under sunny skies at Roland Garros