PARIS — Novak Djokovic experienced the lowest of lows — pulling out of the French Open after tearing the meniscus in his right knee — and the highest of highs — winning a long-sought Olympic gold medal for Serbia — at Roland-Garros last year. This trip to the site went smoothly, once he got going.

As his tennis contemporaries continue to head off into retirement, Novak Djokovic is being faced with the reality that his time on the professional courts, too, will come to an end.

Follow live coverage from the third day of the French Open at Roland Garros, as the first round concludes in Paris

Highlights of the third day at the French Open on Tuesday (times GMT): 1520 FRECH KNOCKS OUT JABEUR Polish 25th seed Magdalena Frech defeated Tunisia's former Wimbledon and U.S. Open runner-up Ons Jabeur 7-6(4) 6-0.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been one of the best players on the ATP tour, having won 24 Grand Slam titles here. However, his awful on-court activities have been making bold headlines here. It was yet again during his opening-round clash against Mackenzie McDonald in the French Open 2025.

All-time tennis grand slam champ Novak Djokovic gets his 2025 French Open underway on Tuesday with a first-round date against American Mackenzie McDonald.

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have shown up at the French Open to participate in a ceremony honoring 14-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal.

Serena Williams ’ former coach wasn’t happy with Novak Djokovic and Mackenzie McDonald after they managed to get the roof closed during their first-round clash in Paris. Djokovic delayed play in the first set when he went up to the umpire and pointed out that the blustery conditions were making it difficult to continue.