WATCH: Novak Djokovic steps out in Belgrade for one last practice before the French Open
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Novak Djokovic goes in the French Open as the title defender. He is the favorite to win in Paris given his recent form. The Serbian too is making sure that he does not let any stone unturned as he prepares himself for his title defense at Roland Garros.
Djokovic is on the top of his form as the Serbian comes into the tournament having won the Rome Masters. He played some excellent tennis to do the same. The same tournament also saw Djokovic regaining his top seed. He was exceptional as he finished the entire tournament without dropping a set.
Novak Djokovic trains in Belgrade ahead of French Open
Djokovic won the Rome Masters convincingly defeating 6-0 7-6 (7-5) Stefanos Tsitsipas. He also made a statement about his intent to win the upcoming French Open. he is already the favorite to win the tournament. The player however has made sure to not let it loose as he was seen practicing in Belgrade along with Kecmanovic soon after his return from Rome.
Djokovic seems to be fully determined to win the title after all that has happened with him since the start of the year. He sees it as an opportunity to show all who were happy in his sad times. He would also see this as an opportunity to get revenge.
The task looks the same as the last time as he might meet Rafael Nadal in the semis. The last time he defeated Tsitsipas in the final after coming back from being two sets down to get the 20th.
The tournament is also a chance for Djokovic to create the first male player in history to clinch all the Grand slams three times in his entire career. Adding onto it, he also has at stake the 21st grand slam which would put him on level terms with Nadal. Djokovic right now has nine Australian Open, Six Wimbledon, and three US Open.
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