According to the revelation of former tennis player Nicolas Mahut, Djokovic had difficulty sleeping after the victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of Roland Garros. That match took place in the evening session and ended after 11:30 PM Paris time.
Therefore, the Serbian tennis player wants to be scheduled earlier to ensure the process of physical recovery before the next matches.
However, taking the court during the day also makes Djokovic face harsh weather conditions in Paris. In recent days, the temperature in the French capital has often exceeded 30 degrees Celsius and is forecast to possibly reach 34 degrees Celsius.
The French meteorological agency has issued an orange-level heat warning, and at the same time recommended limiting outdoor sports activities during peak hours.
Harsh weather conditions at Roland Garros 2026 are significantly affecting many players. Gabriel Diallo had to retire mid-match in the first round, while Cameron Norrie also had physical problems due to playing under high temperatures.
However, Djokovic still overcame the challenge to win a ticket to the next round. The seed who has won Roland Garros 3 times defeated home player Valentin Royer with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(7), 6-3 after 3 hours and 28 minutes of competition.
I think this is a very difficult match for both of us. Today's weather conditions are not pleasant at all," Djokovic shared after the match.
The 39-year-old player had a favorable start when he easily won the first two sets and stood before the opportunity to close the match in the third set. However, Djokovic missed a match-point when leading 6-5 in the tie-break, creating conditions for Royer to drag the match into the fourth set.
However, Djokovic's experience and class continued to make a difference. He soon broke in the decisive set to close the victory, while extending his 30-match winning streak against French players.
In addition, Djokovic also raised the record for the number of appearances in the Grand Slam men's singles to 83, 2 times more than Roger Federer's previous milestone.
Djokovic's next opponent will be Joao Fonseca - the 28th seed of the tournament. The young Brazilian player just made a strong impression when he reversed the score to defeat Dino Prizmic in the second round.
