With Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz out, the French Open enters uncharted territory as the fourth round begins without a former champion for the first time.

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.

With Carlos Alcaraz absent, Jannik Sinner was expected to win the French Open. But the Italian's exit in the second round leaves the men's draw wide open.