Djokovic and Swiatek Eye Records as Tennis Legends Sit Out French Open
- Novak Djokovic is seeking a record 23rd Grand Slam title and historic win in Paris in the absence of legend Rafael Nadal.
- Iga Swiatek looks to continue her dominance after two French Open titles and clinch a rivalry edge.
- Carlos Alcaraz and Jessica Pegula cruised to wins hoping for breakthroughs, while Maria Sakkari and Felix Auger-Aliassime fell early.
- Aryna Sabalenka advanced but not before a controversial exchange, while veterans Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka were out before the event began.
- The tournament features intrigue around records, rivalries and the next generation of stars even without Williams sisters and the king of clay.

























