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Djokovic Eyes Record 25th Grand Slam as French Open Draw Opens Up

Posted : 29 May 2026

Novak Djokovic is set to take advantage of a dramatically opened men’s draw at the French Open following the surprise early exit of top seed Jannik Sinner. With world No. 1 Sinner eliminated and Carlos Alcaraz absent from Paris, the path appears clearer for Djokovic’s bid to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.

The 39-year-old Serbian, who has not added to his 24 major titles since the 2023 US Open, remains in pursuit of a fourth Roland Garros crown. However, his start to the tournament has been steady rather than dominant, dropping a set in each of his opening two matches as he builds into form.

Djokovic now faces a third-round clash with rising Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca, a 19-year-old widely regarded as one of the sport’s most promising young stars. Fonseca has already shown resilience in Paris, coming from two sets down to win his second-round match and set up a dream meeting with one of his idols.

Djokovic praised the teenager’s talent and stage presence, noting the strong support Fonseca receives and acknowledging his potential to become a major force in the sport. The veteran also pointed out that Fonseca appears to thrive in high-pressure environments.

For Fonseca, the match represents a career-defining opportunity. He has openly spoken about wanting to face Djokovic, describing the chance to play the “greatest of all time” at Roland Garros as a childhood dream and a moment to savour.

Elsewhere in the men’s draw, second seed Alexander Zverev continues his push for a maiden Grand Slam title and faces Frenchman Quentin Halys in the night session after an impressive early-round win.

Emerging Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar also remains in contention as he prepares for a tough test against American Alex Michelsen, while two-time finalist Casper Ruud takes on Tommy Paul in another key third-round encounter.

On the women’s side, defending dominance continues as four-time champion Iga Swiatek begins her latest campaign against compatriot Magda Linette. Rising Russian star Mirra Andreeva and 2023 finalist Karolina Muchova are also in action, alongside a strong field featuring Elina Svitolina and Marta Kostyuk as the tournament progresses in Paris.

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