Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, while also chasing his 100th ATP title. At 38, the Serbian star faces mounting challenges, including inconsistent form, injuries, and the realities of aging.Since winning gold at the Paris Olympics last year, Djokovic has yet to rediscover his dominant self. Though he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals and reached the Miami final, losses to lower-ranked players like Jakub Mensik and early exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid reflect his struggles.Djokovic, now ranked outside the top three, admits the road is tougher than a decade ago. “It’s mentally challenging to go out early in tournaments,” he said after a first-round Madrid loss.

Still, he remains hopeful, saying, “I know what it takes to win Slams.”After skipping the Italian Open, Djokovic opted for a warm-up in Geneva ahead of the French Open. While current favourites Jannik Sinner and Alcaraz dominate the spotlight, the three-time Roland Garros champion believes he’s still a contender.Despite setbacks, Djokovic has a history of bouncing back—like in 2018, when a shock French Open exit was followed by a Wimbledon title. With no Rafael Nadal in this year's draw and uncertainty surrounding the men’s field, Djokovic aims to prove once again why he's one of the greatest.“I still feel I have what it takes,” he said. “I’ll give it everything.