Novak Djokovic Says He Has ‘A Very Good Chance’ To Win 25th Major At Roland Garros

BusinessSportsMoneyNovak Djokovic Says He Has ‘A Very Good Chance’ To Win 25th Major At Roland GarrosByAdam Zagoria,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a basketball and tennis insiderFollow AuthorMay 24, 2026, 07:04am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 30: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts against Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain in the Men's Singles second round match during Day Five of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)Getty ImagesWith or without two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the draw, Novak Djokovic believes he has “a very good chance” to compete for a record 25th Grand Slam title when Roland Garros begins on Sunday.The 24-time major champion begins what appears to be a difficult draw against huge-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Sunday (2 p.m., TNT)."[Alcaraz] is a two-time defending champion of Roland Garros,” Djokovic, who turned 39 on Saturday, told reporters on Saturday of the Spaniard, who is out with a wrist injury. “Of course it's a big blow for the tournament not to have him. I don't think it does significantly change [my approach to the tournament], to be honest, because I have been through challenging times with my body in the last six to eight months.“I am not really thinking about if I have better chances or not with Carlos being here or not being here, because I feel that if I'm healthy and I'm able to maintain that level of freshness throughout the tournament… then I feel like I always have a very good chance. I have proven that in Australia this year where I was close to winning another slam.“I always have that belief in myself when I'm on the court.MORE FOR YOUJohn McEnroe was among those to suggest that the door may have opened a bit for Djokovic witho...