French Open 2025 results: Novak Djokovic makes winning start to latest bid for history

Djokovic faces a tough route to the trophy. He is projected to meet third seed Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals, world number one Jannik Sinner in the last four and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final.

But it is ultimately that pursuit which continues to drive him on in the twilight of his career, with one last record – surpassing Margaret Court for the outright number of Grand Slam singles title – still left to break.

Djokovic lost serve just once in the entire match and hit 32 winners compared to just 20 unforced errors.

Elsewhere on Tuesday, Germany’s Zverev beat American Learner Tien 6-3 6-3 6-4.

Britain’s Cameron Norrie could face Djokovic in the fourth round after stunning Russian 11th seed Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-3 4-6 1-6 7-5.

Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur was another winner, beating Serb Laslo Djere 6-3 6-4 7-6 (8-6).