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Rusty Djokovic beats Mpetshi Perricard in four sets

BBC Sport Sunday 24 May 2026, 21:43 UTC 1 min read
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Novak Djokovic struggled with signs of rust in his first-round match at the French Open. He was forced to fight back from a set down to secure a four-set victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Novak Djokovic shows signs of rust as he is forced to fight back from a set down to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the French Open.
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