World No. 1 Novak Djokovic began his 2024 Roland Garros campaign in Paris with a straight-sets victory over Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Despite not being at his impervious best, Djokovic secured a 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-4 win in the first round. The defending champion's performance was described as solid but unspectacular, reflecting his 'low expectations' for the tournament. Djokovic, who is on a quest for Grand Slam title No. 25, will face Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round.
Novak Djokovic was not quite at his impervious best in the first round of the French Open on Tuesday night, and his 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-4 win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert was not enough to alter the defending champion's "low expectations" at this tournament. https://t.co/5SD1bRu5eB
Dan Evans and Katie Boulter complete first-round British wipeout at French Open https://t.co/fQnZjQxGbE
Novak Djokovic wins his first round of tennis at the French Open against Pierre-Hugues Herbert 🔥 https://t.co/JKShyyGaeZ
The quest for Grand Slam title No. 2️⃣5️⃣ begins 🏆 Defending @rolandgarros champion @DjokerNole moves past Herbert 6-4 7-6 6-4. #TennisParadise https://t.co/f7JT3G2suX
Novak Djokovic got the defence of his French Open title off to a solid if unspectacular start with a straight-sets win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert https://t.co/hB14AAPEtD
Novak Djokovic d. Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-4 He'll face Roberto Carballes Baena (who snuffed out the Constant Lestienne comeback) in the second round. 📸 @GettyImages https://t.co/MAPsoEMfaS
Djokovic up and running with victory over Herbert in Paris https://t.co/3wmMn73fXP https://t.co/F0TIrWwHvy
Dan Evans fury as another Brit suffers first-round French Open exit https://t.co/UbyIQ26Jcm
It’s Novak’s night in Paris ✨ He powers through his first round 6-4 7-6(3) 6-4 against Herbert⚡️ @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros https://t.co/EEMg3hvAdP
It’s Novak’s night in Paris 📸✨ He powers through his first round 6-4 7-6(3) 6-4 against Herbert⚡️ @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros https://t.co/jmPag2TNhu
Novak Djokovic was Novak Djokovic in this tiebreak. Finally. 6-4, 7-6(3) on Herbert. It’s been tough. https://t.co/SAe2qMzwV8
If Djokovic planned on flipping a switch and getting his year in gear once a Slam began, he hasn’t done it yet. #142 Herbert, one of the least daunting opponents in this #RolandGarros draw, is winning a whole lot of easy games and points. Djokovic 6-4, *5-6.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has kicked off his 2024 #RolandGarros campaign 💥 Keep up with all of the live scores ➡️ https://t.co/3GYpyLnsa7 https://t.co/xPYakcftNo