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Novak Djokovic's French Open chances could rest on the weather at Roland-Garros - Boris Becker exclusive

Boris Becker feels the weather in Paris could have a big bearing on whether Novak Djokovic can win a 23rd Grand Slam at the French Open. The absence of Rafael Nadal from Roland-Garros has opened up the draw, with Becker feeling any player in the event could dream of victory. Ad Nadal’s absence prompted eyes to be drawn to Djokovic, who would break out of a tie with the Spaniard on 22 majors should he triumph in Paris in June.

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic on same half of French Open draw - ESPN

PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz and the man he just replaced atop the rankings, 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, were placed in the same half of the French Open field in Thursday's draw and could face each other in the semifinals.

No. 1 Alcaraz, No. 3 Djokovic drawn on same side of French Open bracket

Carlos Alcaraz and the man he just replaced atop the rankings, 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, were placed in the same half of the French Open field in Thursday's draw and could face each other in the semifinals.

All eyes on top seed Alcaraz in quest for Roland Garros glory

Carlos Alcaraz heads into a Grand Slam as the top seed for the first time at the French Open, with the absence of holder Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic's fitness struggles offering him the chance to win a second major and cement his number one status.

Last of the 'Big Three' standing, Djokovic eyes Grand Slam record

Novak Djokovic enters the French Open amid a run of indifferent claycourt form but few would be surprised to the see Serbian great hoist the Musketeers' Trophy for a third time.

Sabalenka hunting for Grand Slam gold in Paris clay

Aryna Sabalenka will arrive at the French Open in the best form of her career with a chance of snatching the number one ranking from Iga Swiatek and convinced she has banished her Grand Slam demons for good.

Aryna Sabalenka a 'totally different player' and 'mentally tough' ahead of French Open, says John McEnroe

John McEnroe believes Aryna Sabalenka is a “totally different player” after shoring up her serve and looks a «much more confident» player. Sabalenka's serve has previously let her down in some key moments, and in 2022 she hit 440 double faults, 151 more than any other player. Ad But she looked to have new-found confidence at the Australian Open earlier this year as she was crowned champion.

Novak Djokovic ‘the most disappointed’ player with Rafael Nadal’s Roland-Garros absence - Mats Wilander

Novak Djokovic will be “the most disappointed” player with Rafael Nadal’s absence from the French Open, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Nadal — a 14-time Roland-Garros champion — pulled out of the tournament last week due to a lack of fitness.

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Novak Djokovic's French Open chances could rest on the weather at Roland-Garros - Boris Becker exclusive

Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic on same half of French Open draw - ESPN

No. 1 Alcaraz, No. 3 Djokovic drawn on same side of French Open bracket

All eyes on top seed Alcaraz in quest for Roland Garros glory

Last of the 'Big Three' standing, Djokovic eyes Grand Slam record

Sabalenka hunting for Grand Slam gold in Paris clay

Aryna Sabalenka a 'totally different player' and 'mentally tough' ahead of French Open, says John McEnroe

Novak Djokovic ‘the most disappointed’ player with Rafael Nadal’s Roland-Garros absence - Mats Wilander