Novak Djokovic delivered a near-flawless performance in his opening-round match at the French Open 2025. The Serbian star, a three-time champion in Paris, outclassed World No. 98 Mackenzie McDonald 6-3,

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.

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.

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As his tennis contemporaries continue to head off into retirement, Novak Djokovic is being faced with the reality that his time on the professional courts, too, will come to an end.

Djokovic has produced his best tennis in adversity time and again. Will it be enough to do what looks impossible at the French Open?

The French Open first round continues on Tuesday with American Coco Gauff and Germany's Alexander Zverev in action, while Novak Djokovic launch his bid to claim a 25th Grand Slam title. TOP MEN'S MATCH: ZVEREV V TIEN Despite his victory at the Munich Open in April,