Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in first round at French Open
Novak Djokovic won his first round match at the French Open against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard after a slow start. Despite facing a hostile crowd and being a set down, Djokovic rallied to secure a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory. This match marked Djokovic's record 82nd Grand Slam appearance, further solidifying his legacy in tennis.
- ▪Djokovic came back from a set down to win his first round match at the French Open.
- ▪He faced a challenging crowd as he played against a French opponent.
- ▪This match was Djokovic's record 82nd Grand Slam appearance, surpassing Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez.
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Open this photo in gallery:Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his first round men's singles match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France at the French Open in Paris on Sunday.Emma Da Silva/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAt age 39, Novak Djokovic can still wear opponents down.Even opponents nearly half his age – and in front of a hostile crowd.Djokovic came back from a set down for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 victory over 22-year-old home player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open on Sunday in his record 82nd Grand Slam appearance.“Obviously playing a French player, centre court at Roland Garros is never so easy.
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