Djokovic Edges Perricard in Four at Roland Garros, Perricard Impresses on Debut

Novak Djokovic defeated Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets on Philippe-Chatrier, enduring a challenging start as Perricard’s big serve and forehand troubled him and a wrist issue appeared; Djokovic found rhythm in the third and tightened the finish in the fourth. Perricard's breakout performance earned praise, and elsewhere Taylor Fritz fell to Nishesh Basavareddy while Alexander Zverev beat Benjamin Bonzi in straight sets.