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Sinner Stands Between Djokovic and Record 25th Major Crown at French Open
- On Sunday, Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, facing home hope Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round.
- Two days after his 39th birthday, Djokovic plays his men's record 82nd Grand Slam tournament, tied with Margaret Court at 24 singles titles seeking sole possession of the all-time record.
- After playing only one match since Indian Wells, Djokovic lost to Croatian qualifier Dino Prižmić in Rome following a two-month recovery from a right shoulder injury.
- With two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing due to a wrist injury, Djokovic sees a tactical opening in the lower half of the draw.
- Top-Ranked Jannik Sinner enters on a 29-match winning streak, while Alexander Zverev seeks a maiden Grand Slam title; players have restricted media appearances amid tensions over prize money.
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The Hamilton SpectatorDjokovic to appear in record 82nd Grand Slam at the French Open with barely any match play
Novak Djokovic will set a record the moment he steps on court for his opening match at the French Open on Sunday against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
·United States
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On the first day of Roland-Garros' main game, the Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and the world's number 4 Novak Djokovic will play, while four other tricolor players and three French players will also play the first round on Sunday 24 May.
·Paris, France
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C 25%
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