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.
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.
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