Novak Djokovic Vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Highlights, French Open: Serbian Star Survives Early Scare At Roland Garros

Good evening folks. Stay with us as we take you through the build-up, match info and live updates from the clash between Novak Djokovic and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

The Novak Djokovic Vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard clash will be played around 11:25 PM IST.

The match will be live streamed on the Sony LIV and FanCode apps and websites in India, and telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in the country.

Novak Djokovic and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard have never faced each other before on the ATP Tour. Their French Open 2026 first-round clash at Roland Garros will be the first meeting of their careers, making the current head-to-head record 0-0.

Novak Djokovic is up and running at Roland Garros with a confident opening service game. The Serbian legend holds comfortably to love and immediately settles into rhythm on Court Philippe-Chatrier. All eyes now turn to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who will look to use the energy of the home crowd and his powerful serve to respond strongly in the next game.

The opening set remains firmly on serve as Novak Djokovic and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard are level at 4-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The Frenchman’s powerful serving has kept Djokovic under pressure, while the Serbian continues to rely on his trademark consistency and experience in a fascinating early battle at Roland Garros.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has stunned Novak Djokovic by taking the opening set 7-5 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The French youngster stayed fearless throughout the set, finally breaking Djokovic after a tense 11th game before confidently serving it out with a huge ace. Perricard’s serving has been exceptional so far, conceding just six points on serve and putting the 24-time Grand Slam champion under real pressure early in the match.

Novak Djokovic is showing visible frustration early in the second set after dropping the opener to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The Serbian legend looks far more intense now, smashing through his service game with aggressive hitting and a determined expression as he holds for a 2-1 lead. Despite the anger, Djokovic appears fully locked in as he tries to wrestle momentum back from the inspired French youngster on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

As is his wont, Djokovic rediscovers his rhythm just when he looks like fizzling out. The 39-year-old puts pressure on Perricard's serve in the eighth game, and the French youngster digs deep and averts multiple break points to complete a gritty hold. It stays on serve at 4-4. Riveting!

Oh my word. What a rollicking game that was! Perricard kept throwing thunderbolts at Djokovic, his serves of steel bailing the 22-year-old out repeatedly at crunch moments. The Serbian was denied several times but he refused to cave, and the Frenchman finally fluffed a crucial first serve when down a break point.

The legend pounced, dishing out an array of cross-court and down-the-line strokes that eventually subdued Perricard, who lost his first of 10 break points! Novak takes the second set to draw level at 5-7, 7-5 and immediately does the 'finger to ear' gesture to add to the late-night Parisian theatre.

Novak Djokovic has completely shifted the momentum on Court Philippe-Chatrier. After losing the opening set and facing serious pressure midway through the second, the Serbian legend now looks fully in control with a 7-5, 4-1 lead. Djokovic’s experience is beginning to show as he races through service games and piles pressure onto Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who suddenly looks stunned after coming so close to taking a commanding two-set advantage earlier in the match.

Novak Djokovic is now firmly in control at Roland Garros after storming through the third set in just 22 minutes. The Serbian wraps up the set 6-1 as Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s forehand drifts long, completing a remarkable turnaround after losing the opener. Djokovic’s intensity, movement and experience are overwhelming the young Frenchman, who is struggling to keep pace with the sudden rise in level from the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

Novak Djokovic edges ahead once again in the fourth set as Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s forehand sails long under pressure. The Serbian has completely flipped the momentum after losing the opening set and now leads 4-3 with the chance to tighten his grip on the match. Perricard’s errors are beginning to creep in more frequently, while Djokovic looks increasingly confident and composed on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Novak Djokovic survives a huge scare at Roland Garros and completes a brilliant comeback victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. After losing the opening set, the Serbian legend raised his level dramatically to win 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 and book his place in the second round. Djokovic sealed the win with a stunning forehand winner before celebrating wildly on Court Philippe-Chatrier, dancing in delight, launching a ball into the crowd and sharing a warm embrace with the impressive young Frenchman after an entertaining battle.

That’s all from Court Philippe-Chatrier as Novak Djokovic fights back to defeat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets and move into the second round at Roland Garros. Thanks for joining us for tonight’s live coverage, goodbye and see you again for more French Open action.