Playing his first ATP Head2Head match against McDonald, Djokovic was in full control throughout the one-hour, 58-minute encounter. The windy conditions early in the match added some unpredictability, but the roof was closed midway through the second set due to rain. By then, the Serbian had already seized momentum, having won six of seven games from 2-2 in the opening set.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The win extended Djokovic\u2019s perfect record in Roland Garros first-round matches to 20-0. He has not dropped a set in an opener at the clay-court major since 2010, when he overcame Evgeny Korolev in four sets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI try to enjoy every moment on this very special and beautiful court,\u201d said Djokovic in French in his on-court interview. \u201cI feel good, clearly, even more here because I\u2019m reliving the memories of last year\u2019s Olympics, the last time I played on this court. [They are] beautiful emotions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
McDonald fought to stay competitive and managed one break of serve to narrow the gap in the second set, but Djokovic immediately broke back and closed it out. The 24-time Grand Slam champion converted five of nine breakpoints, according to ATP Stats, and maintained consistent depth from the baseline to stifle McDonald\u2019s offense.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Djokovic, ranked No. 6 in the ATP Rankings, reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros in 2024 before a knee injury forced his withdrawal. He returned later in the year to win Olympic gold on the same court.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHistory in this sport has given me everything in my life, it means a lot to me. I always try to make history where I can\u2026 In all the tournaments I play, all the practises, all the matches, and especially during the biggest tournaments in the world. There is an opportunity to make more history, and that is one of the biggest motivations I have for competitions, for continuing to work and better myself,\u201d the Serbian added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Djokovic, ranked No. 6 in the ATP Rankings, reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros in 2024 before a knee injury forced his withdrawal. He returned later in the year to win Olympic gold on the same court.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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