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Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener, Zverev strolls

Novak Djokovic had only played one match on clay before arriving in Paris for Roland Garros. (Photo: AFP)

PARIS - Novak Djokovic battled from behind to keep his dream of winning a 25th major crown at Roland Garros alive, while Alexander Zverev enjoyed a more comfortable first-round victory as the clay-court Grand Slam got underway on Sunday.

Lifting the Coupe des Mousquetaires for a fourth time would send the 39-year-old Djokovic clear as the player with the most major titles in the history of the sport.

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