In a challenging second-round match at the French Open, Novak Djokovic triumphed over French player Valentin Royer with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(7), 6-3. The Serbian, seeded third, is targeting his record 25th Grand Slam title as he competes at 39 years old. Djokovic dominated the first two sets, displaying remarkable precision on the court. However, the 24-year-old Royer fought back in the third set, saving a match point and winning the tiebreak, much to the delight of the home crowd. Despite showing some frustration during the match, Djokovic regained his composure and took control in the fourth set, leading 4-1. He faced a brief scare when he served for the match at 5-3, allowing three match points to slip away, but ultimately secured the victory. This win marks Djokovic's 22nd appearance in the main draw of the French Open, making him only the fourth man in the professional era to reach the third round after his 39th birthday, as he aims for a deeper run in the tournament.