全仏オープンに到着したノバク・ジョコビッチが、アーティストからの贈り物に驚かされた。3度の優勝を誇るジョコビッチは、フランスのアーティスト、ローラ・ラヤーニから、自身と娘のタラちゃんが描かれた色鮮やかな肖像画を受け取った。
ジョコビッチは車でローラン・ギャロスの敷地内に入る際、肖像画を手にしていたラヤーニに気づいた。彼は車から降りて彼女に感謝を伝え、以前彼女が制作した作品を今も自宅に飾っていることを明かし、「もちろん、今も持っていますよ」と語った。鮮やかな色彩で描かれたその作品はジョコビッチとタラちゃんの表情を生き生きと捉えており、彼はその絵をすぐに受け取った。現場にいた子供のステファンくんとタラちゃんも大喜びの様子だった。
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Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca, 19, defeated Novak Djokovic 3-2 in sets on Friday, May 29, at Roland Garros. The match lasted 4 hours and 53 minutes and marked the first win by a Brazilian against the Serb in a Grand Slam main draw.
Novak Djokovic offered in-person congratulations to Aryna Sabalenka on her recent engagement as the world No. 1 arrived at the BNP Paribas Open, sharing laughs and showing off her ring amid celebrations.
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Novak Djokovic faces a demanding path at the upcoming French Open after the draw placed several strong opponents in his half of the bracket. The 39-year-old Serbian, who has won the title three times, must navigate early tests from rising talents and experienced clay specialists. His preparation has been limited by injuries and minimal match play on the surface.
Novak Djokovic has clarified that he is not involved in any rumored media protest by players at the French Open over prize money. The 39-year-old made the comments during a press conference on his birthday.
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Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Monte-Carlo Masters, ending his 15-year streak of participation since 2011. The 38-year-old, a two-time champion at the event, has not played since a fourth-round loss at the BNP Paribas Open two weeks ago. Officials cited no specific reason, though speculation points to a right shoulder issue.
Bianca Andreescu defeated 17-year-old Daphnee Mpetshi-Perricard 6-3, 6-2 in French Open qualifying on May 19. The Canadian then offered comfort to her emotional opponent after the match.