Novak Djokovic's bid for a 25th Grand Slam briefly hung by a thread on a cold and damp Saturday night at Roland Garros but the Serbian battled back for a 7-5 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-0 win over Lorenzo Musetti in the latest ever French Open finish.

French Open: Novak Djokovic escapes exit scare to beat Lorenzo Musetti in marathon clash

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka temporarily put her friendship with Spaniard Paula Badosa on the back burner to secure a hard-fought 7-5 6-1 third-round victory at the French Open on Saturday and keep alive her hopes of a maiden Roland Garros title.

French Open: Second-seed Sabalenka advances to fourth round with straight-set win over Paula Badosa

After complaints from players regarding unruly behaviour of fans, French Open organisers have announced a ban on alcohol in the stands to prevent any further disruption from spectators at the ongoing 2024 edition.

French Open 2024: Organisers ban alcohol from stands following fans' unruly behaviour

Seventh seed Casper Ruud kept alive his hopes of reaching another French Open final by edging out unseeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6(5) 1-6 6-3 4-6 6-3 in a testing second-round clash on Thursday.

French Open: Two-time finalist Casper Ruud overcomes Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in early Roland Garros test

Defending champion Novak Djokovic entered the third round of ongoing French Open 2024 with straight-sets victory over Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena on Thursday (May 30).

French Open 2024: Defending champion Novak Djokovic enters third round with straight-sets victory

As the French Open announced stricter measures Thursday to clamp down on inappropriate fan behaviour, players had varying stances on a polarising issue with Iga Swiatek told by one rival "she cannot complain".

French Open 2024: Organisers vow stricter measures after players complain of unruly fans

Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal, currently in the final essay of his illustrious career, will not be getting a farewell ceremony at the French Open, irrespective of his fate at the second major of the year, according to the tournament organisers.

Why did French Open organisers cancel farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal?

On Monday (May 27), Novak Djokovic was in attendance to watch Rafael Nadal's opening game in the French Open 2024 edition, where he was up against Germany's Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic was in attendance at Rafael Nadal's 1st round French Open match- Watch

Rafael Nadal lost his opening game in the 2024 French Open on Monday (May 27) to Germany's Alexander Zverev. The recently-recovered Nadal gave a tough fight but it wasn't enough as he lost 3-6, 6-7, 3-6 to fourth-seed Zverev at the Roland Garros.

Looks difficult: Rafael Nadal hints at skipping Wimbledon 2024 after first-round exit in French Open

Reliving Rafael Nadal’s 5 greatest wins in French Open finals

Ninth-seed Stefanos Tsitsipas went past Marton Fucsovics in his opening game of the French Open 2024 edition on Monday (May 27). The Greek star eased to the next round with a 7-6 (9-7), 6-4, 6-1 win over the Hungarian player under the new roof on Court Suzanne Lenglen on a rain-marred Day 2 of the Roland Garros.

French Open 2024: Ninth-seed Stefanos Tsitsipas goes past Marton Fucsovics in opening round

In what could be his last French Open, 14-times champion Rafa Nadal faces a tough task to avoid it all ending in a first-round exit when he plays Alexander Zverev on Monday.

Rafael Nadal faces Zverev in tough opener in what could be his last French Open

Andy Murray said he was "proud" after his French Open career ended Sunday with a first-round defeat by 2015 champion and fellow three-time Grand Slam title winner Stan Wawrinka.

Tennis: Andy Murray bids adieu to French Open with first-round loss to Wawrinka

World number three and reigning Wimbledon champion Alcaraz eased to a 6-1, 6-2, 6-1 win over America's J.J. Wolf, the 107th-ranked player who entered the main draw as a 'lucky loser' from qualifying.

French Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz makes winning start at Roland Garros

Britian's young sensation Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from French Open qualifying round, stating that she will instead focus on training for the grass and hard-court seasons.

French Open 2024: 'I will use the time...' - Emma Raducanu pulls out of qualifiers after being denied wildcard

Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open on Sunday could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot, as the top-ranked Serb prepares for his French Open title defence with Jannik Sinner poised to leapfrog him.

Novak Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Jannik Sinner to attain top ranking at Roland Garros

Former player Andy Roddick has questioned Rafael Nadal's doubts over his participation at the 2024 French Open, which kicks off later this month. This year's French Open is likely to be Nadal's final appearance at the clay court major, the 14-time Roland Garros champion has remained tight lipped on his participation in the second Grand Slam of the year, even stating that the 'world does not end with Roland Garros'.

‘He’s master of underpromising & overdelivering’: Roddick on Nadal’s doubts about French Open participation

On Wednesday (May 1), top-seeded Jannik Sinner withdrew from the ongoing Madrid Open, in Spain, due to a hip injury. Sinner went past Karen Khachanov in the fourth round and was set to take on Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals on Thursday (May 2).

Tennis: Jannik Sinner withdraws from Madrid Open with hip injury ahead of Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the Monte Carlo Masters has cast doubt over the 22-times Grand Slam champion's participation in the French Open, but Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.

Tennis: Novak Djokovic wants last dance with arch-rival Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros

Defending champion Iga Swiatek felt the heat as she booked a French Open final spot for the third time in four years with a 6-2 7-6(7) win over Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia on Thursday.

Iga Swiatek feels the heat but ends Haddad Maia’s run to reach Paris final

Alexander Zverev made an emotional return to the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday, one year after a horror ankle injury that sent his career into a tailspin, as Iga Swiatek set up a last-four clash with Brazilian trailblazer Beatriz Haddad Maia.

French Open 2023: Alexander Zverev sets up blockbuster semis clash with Casper Ruud

Holder Iga Swiatek was tested by American sixth seed Coco Gauff in a rematch of their 2022 French Open title clash but the world number one showed her class to secure a 6-4 6-2 victory and reach the semi-finals on Wednesday (June 7).

French Open: Iga Swiatek outclasses Coco Gauff in straight sets to reach semifinals

The French Open 2023 is living up to expectations. As we have entered the final week, there are a plethora of big-ticket games lined-up. French Open 2021 runners-up Stefanos Tsitsipas has progressed into the last eight and is set to lock horns with current world number one Carlos Alcaraz, which promises to be an enthralling battle between the two youngsters.

Tennis: 'Clash we have all been waiting for' - Tsitsipas geared up for Alcaraz face-off in French Open QFs

Ons Jabeur was a woman in a hurry at the French Open on Monday, as the seventh seed eased into the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Bernarda Pera in bright sunshine.

Tennis: World number seven Ons Jabeur swats aside Bernanda Pera to enter French Open quarter-finals

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