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Novak Djokovic Triumphs Over Herbert to Launch Roland-Garros Campaign

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Novak Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam, begins his Roland-Garros journey with a victory over Pierre-Hugues Herbert. Watch all Roland-Garros matches live on Amazon Prime Video.

Novak Djokovic Kicks Off Roland-Garros with Determination

Novak Djokovic initiated his campaign for a 25th Grand Slam title with a strategic and determined performance at Roland-Garros, overcoming Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first round. This victory comes just days after a concerning defeat to Tomas Machac at the ATP 250 in Geneva, which had left the Serb feeling low but hopeful.

Earning A Hard-Fought Victory

Although Djokovic was not at his impeccable best, his focus and consistency saw him through. He broke Herbert's serve in the third game of the first set and maintained a solid lead without facing any break points. Herbert, known for his offensive skills, put persistent pressure on Djokovic and pushed the world No. 1 to a tie-break in the second set. Despite these challenges, Djokovic's experience and composure prevailed.

Facing Future Challenges

The third set remained competitive and, despite occasional frustrations, Djokovic secured the win with a spectacular backhand passing shot, taking advantage of Herbert's double fault at a crucial moment. This victory sets up a second-round clash with Roberto Carballes Baena, a clay court specialist, posing a different challenge for Djokovic. Fans and experts alike are keen to see how Djokovic adapts his game.

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