Djokovic Wins French Open Opener, Advances Second Round

Novak Djokovic began his 2025 French Open campaign strongly with a straight-sets victory over American Mackenzie McDonald, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round. Fresh from securing his 100th ATP title at the Geneva Open, Djokovic credited the tournament for helping him regain confidence and adjust to clay court conditions ahead of Roland Garros. Despite challenging weather conditions and initial interruptions, Djokovic's performance was dominant, marked by powerful serving and strategic play. He expressed emotional ties to the venue, recalling last year's Olympic gold medal win in Paris. Djokovic, seeded sixth, is optimistic about his chances this year, noting that the win in Geneva has positively influenced his form. He will face either Corentin Moutet or qualifier Clement Tabur in the next round, with Djokovic aiming to extend his record-breaking pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title.