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Djokovic, Gauff Advance as Norrie Topples Medvedev in French Open Opener

Wind-swept conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier preceded Cameron Norrie’s stunning five-set win over Daniil Medvedev.

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Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic during his first round match against Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Britain's Cameron Norrie in action during his first round match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic overcame gusty wind and light rain to beat Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 and reach the second round in pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
  • Cameron Norrie ended a 16-month drought against top-20 opponents by defeating 11th seed Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6, 7-5 in nearly four hours of baseline drama.
  • Third seed Alexander Zverev cruised into round two with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 victory over American Learner Tien, maintaining his challenge for a first major crown.
  • Coco Gauff, last year’s runner-up, dispatched Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-2 as she builds momentum in her bid for a first French Open title.
  • Jack Draper will start his opening match later today with a provisional world No.4 ranking after Taylor Fritz’s early exit from the tournament.