Djokovic Set for Quarterfinal Clash Against Zverev at Roland Garros

PARIS, France — The 2025 Roland Garros tournament kicks off with several high-profile matches on May 22, 2025. Three-time champion Novak Djokovic is seeded to face Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals, while top seed Jannik Sinner is set to compete against Arthur Rinderknech in his opening match.

Sinner, currently ranked No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings, returns to the clay major after serving a three-month doping ban. His possible second-round opponent, Richard Gasquet, is also making headlines as this will be his final appearance before retirement.

In the quarter-finals, Djokovic, 38, may meet Zverev, who is a two-time finalist. If successful, the winner would likely face Sinner for a shot at the championship. Djokovic begins his journey against Mackenzie McDonald.

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz will also start his title defense against Japan’s Kei Nishikori. Alcaraz, a promising young talent, aims for his second French Open and fifth Grand Slam title.

Throughout the tournament, fans can expect engaging matches, including Alcaraz potentially facing Fabian Marozsan or Luca Nardi in his second match. The draw has pitted major contenders Sinner, Djokovic, and Zverev on a collision course.

The excitement is palpable as players prepare for the prestigious event at Roland Garros, where past champions meet fresh talent, illustrating the ongoing evolution in the world of tennis.