Novak Djokovic defeated Valentin Royer in four sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(9), 6-3, overcoming a third-set tie-break scare to secure his spot in the third round.
Djokovic won the match 6-3, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3 (Image Source: X/@atptour)
May 28, 2026
12:00 am
What's the storyNovak Djokovic, the third seed, has progressed to the third round of the 2026 French Open.
He defeated local favorite Valentin Royer in a hard-fought match that lasted three hours and 28 minutes.
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