Djokovic headlines opening day at French Open
Key takeaways
- Novak Djokovic is headlining the first day of French Open on Sunday, where he will face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on the centre court.
- By: FRANCE 24 Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves as he practices on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 23, 2026.
- Lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires for a fourth time would send the 39-year-old clear as the player with the most major titles.
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Novak Djokovic is headlining the first day of French Open on Sunday, where he will face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on the centre court. The 39-year-old has already won the Roland Garros tournament three times, and if he wins it again, he would have a record 25 Grand Slam titles under his belt.
By: FRANCE 24 Serbia's Novak Djokovic serves as he practices on Court Philippe-Chatrier during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 23, 2026. © Alain Jocard, AFP Novak Djokovic will headline the opening day of Roland Garros on Sunday as the 24-time Grand Slam champion begins his latest tilt at history.
Lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires for a fourth time would send the 39-year-old clear as the player with the most major titles.