Novak Djokovic delivered another convincing performance on Wednesday to continue the defence of his 2016 Roland Garros title, outplaying Portugal's Joao Sousa 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 to move into the third round in Paris. Djokovic is trying to become the first man in the Open Era – and the third man in history – to capture each of the four Grand Slams twice. Roy Emerson and Rod Laver also achieved the feat. Last year, Djokovic won his first Roland Garros title to complete his career Grand Slam. “Generally I felt better than the first round, so that's exactly what I wanted,” Djokovic said. The Serbian was tested by the 28-year-old Sousa, who was unintimidated by the occasion and striving for personal...
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been named among the world’s Top 10 most famous athletes in new analysis by ESPN. Federer is fourth on ESPN’s World Fame 100 list, Nadal is ninth and Novak Djokovic is close behind at 12th. Federer and Nadal both move up one place from their positions in last year’s inaugural list. Djokovic rises four places from 16th in 2016. Kei Nishikori surges to 20th from 47th last year. Andy Murray slips one spot to 32nd and Stan Wawrinka, at No. 42, is the other ATP World Tour star to make the Top 100 list. Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo heads the World Fame 100 list, followed by Cleveland Cavaliers basketballer LeBron James in second...
Watch highlights of defending champion Novak Djokovic versus Marcel Granollers on Monday in the first round at Roland Garros. Video courtesy Roland Garros. Getty Images photo.
Novak Djokovic discusses coming to Roland Garros as the defending champion, his new coach Andre Agassi and his first-round win over Marcel Granollers on Monday. Video courtesy Roland Garros.
ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot profiles the contenders for the Roland Garros title, including Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.