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Novak Djokovic Shrugs Off Troubles In Winning Start At French Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic shrugged off his recent troubles to sweep to his 93rd career win at the French Open on Tuesday, extending his run of first round Roland Garros victories to a perfect 20. Djokovic, chasing a fourth title in Paris and record 25th Grand Slam triumph, came through against 142nd-ranked French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4. The 37-year-old, who saw career-long rival and 14-time champion Rafael Nadal exit the tournament on Monday, had arrived under a cloud. For the first time since 2018, he is without a title and has yet to reach a final this season. He has also endured recent misfortunes being accidentally hit on the head by a metal water bottle in Rome and then suffering stomach problems in Geneva.

Novak Djokovic Looks To Overcome 'Bumps In Road' At French Open

Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season. The world number one, seeking a fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is enduring his worst run since 2018. Djokovic, 37, has not won a title in 2024 and has yet to make a final with semi-final spots at the Australian Open and Monte Carlo Masters remaining his best performances.

Rafael Nadal says playing at Wimbledon unlikely as he targets Paris Olympics

Rafael Nadal has admitted that it is unlikely that he will risk playing at this year's Wimbledon after an injury-ravaged 18 months as he looks to regain full fitness in time for the Paris Olympics.

Alize Cornet ends tennis career with emotional first-round loss at French Open

Roland Garros had to wave a third emotional farewell in three days after Alize Cornet lost her first-round match at the French Open.

Rafael Nadal To Retire After French Open Exit? 14-Time Winner Says "I Am Not..."

Rafael Nadal's record-breaking French Open career came to its likely end on Monday when the 14-time champion slumped to a demoralising first round defeat against Alexander Zverev. Nadal, who turns 38 on June 3, went down 6-3, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to world number four Zverev, suffering only his fourth loss in 116 matches at Roland Garros since his 2005 title-winning debut. It was the first time he had been defeated in Paris in the opening round and will again lead to questions over his long-term future in the sport.

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Novak Djokovic Shrugs Off Troubles In Winning Start At French Open

Novak Djokovic Looks To Overcome 'Bumps In Road' At French Open

Rafael Nadal says playing at Wimbledon unlikely as he targets Paris Olympics

Alize Cornet ends tennis career with emotional first-round loss at French Open

Rafael Nadal To Retire After French Open Exit? 14-Time Winner Says "I Am Not..."

Rafael Nadal not ready to 'close the door' on tennis career despite emotional send-off in French Open defeat

Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit

Nadal 'not sure' if he has played final French Open match after first-round loss to Zverev