Serena Williams ’ former coach wasn’t happy with Novak Djokovic and Mackenzie McDonald after they managed to get the roof closed during their first-round clash in Paris. Djokovic delayed play in the first set when he went up to the umpire and pointed out that the blustery conditions were making it difficult to continue.

Chatrier Coco Gauff began her quest to win the French title having been the beaten finalist on the last two clay tournaments, the Madrid and Italian Opens. She swept past Australia’s Olivia Gadecki in straight sets without too much trouble.

On Tuesday, less than a week after becoming the third player to win 100 tour-level titles, Novak Djokovic began his next quest: a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic has all three. The 37-year-old legend began his pursuit of his 25th career Grand Slam with a decisive 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over MacKenzie McDonald in the first round of the French Open.

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World No. 6 Novak Djokovic extended his perfect record in the first-round matches at Roland Garros, beating Mackenzie McDonald of the USA in straight sets on Tuesday, May 27.

Novak Djokovic sets out on his latest pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Tuesday, as women's contenders Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva get their campaigns under way.

Novak Djokovic is preparing to compete at the French Open, but tennis legend Martina Navratilova previously overlooked him when discussing Rafael Nadal.