After one of the most dominant runs in the modern era, Jannik Sinner suffered a shock exit, leaving Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and more poised to capitalise in Paris

Novak Djokovic comes back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance.

Novak Djokovic has slammed the French Open crowd for showing him “no respect” during a hostile clash with local hope Valentin Royer. The 39-year-old third seed was pushed by the world No.74, who is 15 years younger than him, for more than three-and-a-half hours before he reached the third round with a 6-3 6-2 6-7 (7-9) 6-3 victory.

Also advancing were Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk, who are coming off trophies at the Madrid Open and Italian Open, respectively.

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic will set a record the moment he steps on court for his opening match at the French Open against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the night session on Sunday. Two days after his 39th birthday,

With a forehand from Juan Manuel Cerúndolo that curved across the Court Philippe-Chatrier clay, the 2026 French Open men’s draw became a sea of opportunity. Cerúndolo, the world No. 56, knocked out Jannik Sinner,