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French Open: Defending Champion Novak Djokovic Wins On Slam Return

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round. Djokovic defeated Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 in the first night session at full capacity in Paris in his first match at a major since losing last year's US Open final. His attempt to defend his Australian Open title in January ended in chaos and controversy when he was deported from Melbourne for refusing to get vaccinated.

French Open: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls and Osaka exits

Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round. Djokovic defeated Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 in the first night session at full capacity in Paris in his first match at a major since losing last year's US Open final. His attempt to defend his Australian Open title in January ended in chaos and controversy when he was deported from Melbourne for refusing to get vaccinated.

Djokovic backs ATP, laments Wimbledon 'lose-lose situation'

Novak Djokovic intends to defend his title at Wimbledon and supports the decision by the ATP men's tour to withhold ranking points from that tournament as a show of unity among players — even though the move will negatively affect his hold on the No. 1 spot.

Nadal in his element at French Open I Djokovic makes comfortable start

Rafael Nadal eased through the opening round of the French Open claiming victory against Jordan Thompson, while world No 1 Novak Djokovic cruised past Yoshihito Nishioka.

Novak Djokovic laments Wimbledon's 'lose-lose situation' to ban Russian, Belarusian players, but backs ATP

Following his first-round win at the French Open on Monday, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic told reporters he disagreed with Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the upcoming tournament. Djokovic added that he understood the ATP's subsequent decision to not award ranking points at the event.

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French Open: Defending Champion Novak Djokovic Wins On Slam Return

French Open: Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls and Osaka exits

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Nadal in his element at French Open I Djokovic makes comfortable start

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