Novak Djokovic advances to the French Open second round after a four-set win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the tournament’s first round. Both reports describe Djokovic as looking slightly off his rhythm early, with signs of “rust” on his return to Grand Slam action. He is forced to fight back after dropping a set, ultimately overturning the deficit to secure victory in four sets. The win ensures Djokovic progresses past his opening match at Roland Garros and moves into the second round. The match is framed by the outlets as part of Djokovic’s return after any time away from competitive play, with the overall theme being that he needs to regain match sharpness. Despite the uneven start, Djokovic’s ability to respond after falling behind allows him to keep his campaign moving, setting up the next stage of the tournament.