Djokovic launches bid for 23rd Slam title in FranceAFP, PARISNovak Djokovic on Monday started his bid for a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a straight-sets victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic at Roland Garros, as Carlos Alcaraz dazzled in his opening victory. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz returns to Italy’s Flavio Cobolli during their men’s singles match at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday. He is tied with Nadal for most men’s Slam singles trophies and just one behind the 23 of Serena Williams. Alcaraz began his attempt to win a second Grand Slam title in fine style against Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli, the world No. In the women’s draw, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina won her first match at a Slam event since last year’s Australian Open, beating last year’s semi-finalist Martina Trevisan 6-2, 6-2.

Source: Taipei Times May 30, 2023 23:07 UTC