Djokovic Wins 82nd Grand Slam Start Record With 4-Set French Open Rally

14 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 24

Novak Djokovic recovered from a first-set loss to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 in the French Open first round, moving on after his toughest opening test at Roland-Garros in years.
A grueling first two sets swung the match when Mpetshi Perricard faded physically; Djokovic surged through the third set and grabbed an early break in the fourth before closing with a forehand winner.
The victory came in Djokovic's 82nd career Grand Slam main-draw start, breaking a tie with Roger Federer and Feliciano Lopez for the most by any men's player.
The third seed has now cleared the first round in all 22 of his French Open appearances and will next face another Frenchman, Valentin Royer, as he pursues a fourth Roland-Garros title.

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