Djokovic survives French Open opener

Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought victory over France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Despite dropping the opening set and facing a partisan Parisian crowd, the world number one rallied to win 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4.

The match marked Djokovic's 82nd Grand Slam appearance, a milestone in a career where he has not lost a first-round major match in 20 years.

Other early action at Roland Garros saw Taylor Fritz become a notable early casualty on the opening day.