Novak Djokovic, the world's top-ranked tennis player, is set to begin his quest for a fourth Roland Garros title and 25th Grand Slam victory on Tuesday, May 27. The Serbian superstar will face French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first round.
Djokovic's 2024 season has been a mixed bag. After winning the Australian Open, he crashed out of Indian Wells and Rome early. He also suffered a bizarre incident in Rome when a fan struck him in the head with a water bottle.
Despite these setbacks, Djokovic remains a formidable opponent. He is the defending champion at Roland Garros and has won the tournament three times before. He is also the all-time leader in Grand Slam titles with 24.
Djokovic's main rivals in Paris will be Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev, and Daniil Medvedev. Nadal is a 14-time Roland Garros winner, while Ruud is a three-time Grand Slam finalist. Zverev and Medvedev are both former world No. 1s.
Djokovic is in the top half of the draw, which means he could face Ruud in the quarterfinals. The Norwegian defeated Djokovic on clay in Monte Carlo earlier this year.
Despite his recent struggles, Djokovic is still the favorite to win Roland Garros. He is the most experienced player in the draw and has a proven track record of success at the tournament.
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