Paris: Novak Djokovic continued his dominant form, defeating Valentin Rolier to advance to the last 32 of the 2026 French Open. In the men's singles second round of the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, on Wednesday, Novak Djokovic, the third seed from Serbia, needed four sets to defeat Valentin Roierre of France 3-1 (6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7-9), 6-3).
According to Thai News Agency, Djokovic's victory sets up a third-round clash with Joo Fonseca, the 28th seed from Brazil, who secured his spot by overcoming Dino Prizmic of Croatia in a five-set battle, finishing 3-2 (3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2).
Other notable results from the tournament include Andrey Zverev of Germany, the second seed, who defeated Tomas Makac of the Czech Republic in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2. Alex de Minaur of Australia, seeded eighth, advanced by walkover against Belgium's Alexander Blox. Additionally, Andrey Rublev from Russia, seeded 11th, won against Camilo Hugo of Argentina in a four-set match, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). Casper Ruud from Norway, the 15th seed, also moved on by defeating Serbia's Hamed Mejedovic with scores of 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.