Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year as Roland Garros organizers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter disruption from rowdy fans.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena at the end of their men's singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day five of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 30, 2024.PARIS – Novak Djokovic reached the French Open last 32 for the 19th successive year on Thursday as Roland Garros organizers banned alcohol from the stands in an effort to counter disruption from rowdy fans.
"The last game of the first set I played really well and started to play at a higher level. At the end of the match I was then playing very well." Fourth seed Alexander Zverev, who effectively ended Rafael Nadal's French Open career in the first round, defeated Goffin 7-6 , 6-2, 6-2. The 27-year-old is not required to attend the proceedings and insisted on the eve of the tournament that he "believes in the German system"."I have said everything before the tournament," he said.
Qualifier Olga Danilovic, ranked at 125, came from a set and 5-3 down to defeat in-form 11th seed Danielle Collins 6-7 , 7-5, 6-4.
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