Novak Djokovic Returns to French Open 2026

Novak Djokovic is set to compete in the 2026 French Open, seeking his fourth title at Roland-Garros.

The 38-year-old tennis star has been plagued with a lingering shoulder issue in recent months.

Djokovic is amongst legends in the sport, sitting on 24 major singles titles throughout his lengthy career.

He is tied with Margaret Court for the all-time record.

The Joker will open up his campaign against big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round.

Djokovic was forced to withdraw from tournaments in Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid due to his shoulder issue.

Experts suspect Djokovic might struggle against younger stars at Roland-Garros, mainly because it's a clay tournament.

Novak Djokovic beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Valentin Royer to reach the third round before suffering a shock defeat by Brazilian Joao Fonseca on June 1, 2026.

The French Open is available for live TV broadcast on TNT and TruTV in the U.S.

Fans looking to watch the French Open for free can sign up to DIRECTV, who are currently offering a FREE trial to new customers.

Tennis Channel also has the first match of the day, plus doubles, juniors and TC Live at Roland-Garros for the first week of action.

The women’s singles final will take place on June 6 and the men’s finals will be staged 24 hours later.

Jannik Sinner sits on the other half of the draw, meaning the two could potentially meet in the final.

Novak Djokovic's campaign at the French Open will be closely watched by fans and experts alike.

The veteran tennis star will need to overcome his shoulder issue and the challenges of the clay tournament to succeed.

As of June 1, 2026, Djokovic's ranking and form will be crucial in determining his chances of winning the title.