Novak Djokovic braved strong winds and light rain but found little resistance from American Mackenzie McDonald, cruising into the French Open second round on Tuesday to start his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Novak Djokovic sets out on his latest pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open on Tuesday, as women's contenders Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva get their campaigns under way.

Novak Djokovic got his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title off to a solid start on Tuesday as the Serb beat Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open.

The men's, left, and women's trophies are displayed during the draw of French Open tennis tournament, Thursday, May 22, 2025 at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) AP The first round of the second Grand Slam of the season continues on Monday as more players look to move on in the French Open.

Jannik Sinner navigated mild turbulence for a winning return to Grand Slam tennis as the world number one launched his hunt for a maiden French Open trophy with a 6-4 6-3 7-5 first-round victory over Arthur Rinderknech on Monday.

Jannik Sinner stretched his Grand Slam winning streak to 15 matches by grabbing the last five games to complete a 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Arthur Rinderknech of France in the French Open's first round on Monday night.

The French Open is played on the clay courts at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris. Saturday, June 7 is the women's final. Sunday, June 8, is the men's final.

Jannik Sinner navigated mild turbulence for a winning return to Grand Slam tennis as the world number one launched his hunt for a maiden French Open trophy with a 6-4 6-3 7-5 first-round victory over Arthur Rinderknech on Monday.

Sakkari, who has plummetted to No. 90 in the world, received a favorable first-round matchup after drawing a French wildcard ranked at No. 138 in the world. But the 2021 French Open semifinalist failed to capitalize and got ousted by Elsa Jacquemot 6-3 7-6 (4).