Novak battles past Vacherot in Paris first round comeback
Novak made a winning start at the final Masters 1000 event of the season. The Serbian came from a set down to defeat world No. 27 and last week’s Basel champion, Valentin Vacherot of Monaco, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-1 in the first round of the Rolex Paris Masters.
Novak’s Paris Masters draw revealed
The final Masters 1000 event of the season, the Rolex Paris Masters, will take place from November 2 to 8, 2026. The tournament organisers released the main-draw matchups on Friday evening, with Novak seeded No. 10.
Fonseca stuns Novak in Roland Garros R3 battle
Rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca rallied from two sets down to eliminate record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in five sets. The third-seeded Serb and three-time French Open titlist lost 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 5-7, 5-7. The match lasted four hours and 53 minutes.
Novak reaches third round of the French Open
The best Serbian tennis player, and third seed in Paris, defeated Valentin Royer in four sets 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 after a tough second round battle that lasted three hours and 44 minutes.
Novak opens Roland Garros campaign with victory
Novak successfully began his 22nd appearance at Roland Garros. The third seed and three-time French Open champion defeated home player Giovanni Petshi Perricard, world no. 83, in the opening round in four sets, 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4.
Roland Garros draw revealed: Novak vs Mpetshi Perricard in R1
2026 Roland Garros organisers revealed the main draw for the season’s second Grand Slam on Thursday afternoon. The tournament will take place in the French capital from May 24 to June 7.
Sinner stops Novak in Roland Garros semifinal
Novak will not be contending for his fourth Roland Garros crown and 25th Grand Slam title overall, this Sunday in Paris. The world No. 1, Jannik Sinner, ended the Serbian star’s run with a straight-sets victory in the semifinals of the French Open: 6–4, 7–5, 7–6(3), after three hours and 16 minutes of high-quality tennis.
Novak cruises into Roland Garros second round
In the first round of the Paris Grand Slam, the world No. 6 eased past American Mackenzie McDonald in straight sets, 6–3, 6–3, 6–3, needing just under two hours on Court Philippe-Chatrier to seal the win.
Draw revealed: Novak’s road at Roland Garros
The Roland Garros organizers revealed the main draw for the season’s second Grand Slam on Thursday afternoon. The tournament will take place in the French capital from May 25 to June 8. World No. 6, seeded sixth in Paris, will open his campaign against 30-year-old American Mackenzie McDonald (USA), currently ranked No. 99 in the ATP rankings.
Nole edges Tsitsipas to book spot in Rolex Paris Masters final!
The defending champion outplayed the fifth-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4) in two hours and 20 minutes to reach his 56th Masters 1000 tournament final. Djokovic, the six-time Bercy champion, will next face Denmark's Holger Rune (Sunday, 15:00 CET).
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