Djokovic and Swiatek face tricky tests as French Open third round begins

May 28 : The French Open kicks off its third round on Friday, with Novak Djokovic looking to continue his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam, while four-time champion Iga Swiatek will be tested by her Polish compatriot Magda Linette.

Three Ukrainian players will be in action in the women's singles as Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk and Yuliia Starodubtseva look to make an impact at Roland Garros.

TOP MEN'S MATCH: JOAO FONSECA V NOVAK DJOKOVIC

With world number two Carlos Alcaraz absent due to injury and ailing top seed Jannik Sinner losing in the second round, Djokovic has one of the best chances in recent years to finally clinch his 25th Grand Slam title.

The Serbian, who turned 39 last week, has been steady through the first two rounds, winning both matches in four sets as his experience and versatility eventually overwhelmed his opponents.

But 19-year-old Fonseca, Djokovic's third-round opponent, is unlikely to bow to pressure in his dream match-up.

The Brazilian 28th seed faced both Sinner and Alcaraz in March. Fonseca pushed the world number one to the brink at the Indian Wells Open before Sinner managed to win both sets on tiebreaks.

Fonseca's fortitude under pressure was full displayed in the second round at Roland Garros, when he fought back from two sets down to beat Dino Prizmic.

"I always talk to my coach, like, I want to be in Novak's draw. I just want to have this experience in my life," Fonseca said.

"I mean, being in Roland Garros, third round, for me it's just a dream. I'm going to enjoy every moment playing against an idol, the GOAT of the sport... of course I'm going to respect him, but trying to make my best and win this match."

TOP WOMEN'S MATCH: LINETTE V SWIATEK

Third seed Swiatek has cruised through her first