LIVE | Roland-Garros: Alexander Zverev breaks Novak Djokovic from the start

A forehand into the net from Djoko allows Zverev to confirm his opening break. Eight minutes into the game, Zverev leads 2-0.

But the German is not in danger for the moment on his service game, as he continues to put Djokovic in difficulty at the start of the match. 40-15.

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Aggressive, the German attacks Djokovic's backhand, caught off guard by this long ball. The Serb tries to bring the ball back, but his move is too powerful. It's another fault and a first game for Zverev!

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Djoko is already in danger! The Serb tries to advance up the court on a short ball from Zverev, but his forehand is too long. 30-40.

The German player had appealed a first-instance judgment that fined him €450,000 in October 2023 for "assault and battery" against his former partner. The German courts then announced in June 2024 that the case against the world number 3 had been dropped, following an out-of-court settlement with his ex-partner.

And that allows Zverev to get back to 30A. For the moment, the rallies are long and intense. Both players have entered their match well.

A long forehand down the line when we thought he was overwhelmed: Djokovic responds to a superb shot from Zverev. It's off to a great start, then. 15A.

Twenty or so rallies, one point ending with a smash from Zverev after both players volleyed. It's looking promising. 0-15 on Djokovic's serve.

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Djokovic will serve first in this match.

Indeed, five sets to zero unfortunately, that won't be possible... But a start with five games to zero yes!

Last year's finalist, Alexander Zverev, is still aiming for his first Grand Slam victory, after failing to reach the final three times.

Alexander Zverev has arrived; the Serbian can now climb the stairs and enter the Philippe Chatrier court. Novak Djokovic is aiming for a thirteenth semi-final at Roland Garros!

The Serb is waiting for his opponent before making his entrance onto Court Philippe Chatrier. Alexander Zverev is a little late, and apparently, according to Prime Video consultants, that's just part of his nature.

(Always pronounced in Marc Maury's voice) On my left, he comes to us from Serbiiiie, three-time winner of the tournament in search of a ^25th title, Novaaaaak Djokoviiiiiic! On my right, he is German, world number 3, Aleeeeexandeeeeer Zvereeeeev. It's time for the face-off:

Head-to-head : 8-5 for Djokovic but 1-1 on clay

Age : even if we "don't talk about his age ", Djoko is indeed 38 years old, ten years older than his opponent of the day, who celebrated his ^28th birthday.

Game : Both players are right-handed, with a two-handed backhand. Ball in the center.

Ranking : ^6th ATP/ ^3rd ATP (But Djoko has a "djoker" since he was world number 1... and not Zverev. Na!)

Grand Slam titles : 24 titles including 3 Roland-Garros for the Serb against... Oh wait, donut distribution? Indeed, we're on a 0. But the German has touched the trophy with his fingertips, having been a finalist on the Parisian ochre in 2024, a finalist at the US Open in 2020 and a finalist at the Australian Open in 2025.

Form : " Imotep " could be Djokovic's answer, who won his ^100th career title in Geneva (ATP 250) after a slight dip in form this year. The Serbian suffered a torn thigh at the Australian Open and has four defeats since his first match in Doha, Indian Wells, Monte Carlo, and Madrid. But we can always count on "Djoker" to pull out his card at the right time. He hasn't dropped a single set to his opponents since entering the Paris tournament. /For Zverev, all lights are green, having won the Munich tournament on clay. The German has only lost one set since his first match, against the Dutchman De Jong, and arrives fresh after benefiting in the round of 16 from Griekspoor's retirement after 51 minutes of play.

Now let's get ready to ruuuuuuuuuumble!