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Novak Djokovic gets 'quite an adrenaline experience' cycling around Paris during French Open
Novak Djokovic also said that while cycling in Paris was fun for while it later became dangerous as he surrounded by many cars. read more Despite enjoying the experience, Novak Djokovic said he won't go cycling again during French Open. Images: X/Reuters Novak Djokovic said riding a bicycle around Paris was a little more eventful than his routine victory over home player Corentin Moutet to reach the French Open third round on Thursday. The 38-year-old Serb, bidding for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, barely needed all his gears as he rolled past Moutet 6-3 6-2 7-6(1) and afterwards told reporters that he had spent part of the previous day on two wheels. Novak Djokovic shares cycling experience in Paris 'I have done some bike rides in the past in Paris, but I haven't done one in a while,' he told reporters. 'Roland Garros was kind enough to gift me a bicycle, so I used it yesterday for the first time. We were kind of trying our luck a little bit with that roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe. 'To be honest at one point we had cars all over the place. It was quite an adrenaline experience, but I don't think I will repeat that. We were crazy enough to get into that roundabout. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'It was fun but at one point but also a bit dangerous. It's great. It's great to see Paris from, you know, from the bicycle. I think it's just more fun.' Djokovic, who warmed up for the French Open by winning his 100th career title in Geneva, has been untroubled in two rounds so far, although he did have to deal with blistered feet. 'It took me almost an hour to deal with the blister and the bleeding that I had,' he said. 'So they had to use the injections and draw the blood out and then inject something to dry out the blister. So that was not really a pleasant process. 'But I don't think it's going to be an issue for me to recover. Good thing about slams obviously you have a day in between.' Up next for Djokovic is Austrian Filip Misolic.
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 hours ago
- Health
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Djokovic Gets on his Bike for Adrenaline Rush Around Paris
Novak Djokovic said riding a bicycle around Paris was a little more eventful than his routine victory over home player Corentin Moutet to reach the French Open third round on Thursday. The 38-year-old Serb, bidding for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, barely needed all his gears as he rolled past Moutet 6-3 6-2 7-6(1) and afterwards told reporters that he had spent part of the previous day on two wheels. "I have done some bike rides in the past in Paris, but I haven't done one in a while," he told reporters. "Roland Garros was kind enough to gift me a bicycle, so I used it yesterday for the first time. We were kind of trying our luck a little bit with that roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe. "To be honest at one point we had cars all over the place. It was quite an adrenaline experience, but I don't think I will repeat that. We were crazy enough to get into that roundabout. "It was fun but at one point but also a bit dangerous. It's great. It's great to see Paris from, you know, from the bicycle. I think it's just more fun." Djokovic, who warmed up for the French Open by winning his 100th career title in Geneva, has been untroubled in two rounds so far although he did have to deal with blistered feet. "It took me almost an hour to deal with the blister and the bleeding that I had," Reuters quoted him as saying. "So they had to use the injections and draw the blood out and then inject something to dry out the blister. So that was not really a pleasant process. "But I don't think it's going to be an issue for me to recover. Good thing about slams obviously you have a day in between." Up next for Djokovic is Austrian Filip Misolic.
Free Malaysia Today
4 hours ago
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- Free Malaysia Today
Djokovic rolls past Moutet to reach French Open last 32
Novak Djokovic celebrates a winning point against France's Corentin Moutet at Roland-Garros. (AP pic) PARIS : Novak Djokovic extended his perfect record against French players at Roland Garros with a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) win over Corentin Moutet to reach the third round on Thursday. It was largely plain sailing for the 38-year-old Djokovic although he did have to save a set point to force a tie-break in the third set. That came after the 24-time Grand Slam champion took a medical timeout earlier in the set to receive treatment for a blister on his left foot. 'Things got a little bit complicated with the blister. That was bothering me for a bit,' said Djokovic. 'But I don't think it's going to be an issue for me to recover.' Just when Moutet threatened to prolong the match, Djokovic clicked back into gear – a day after a nighttime cycle around the Arc de Triomphe – to improve to 12-0 against Frenchmen at Roland Garros. 'Obviously atmosphere was electric, especially in that third set. He was close to win it, so the crowd got involved. And it was, yeah, not much fun for me,' said Djokovic. He is through to the last 32 in Paris for the 20th time, more than even 14-time champion Rafael Nadal managed. But Djokovic said he would not repeat his jaunt around the notoriously busy Place Charles de Gaulle, where 12 avenues converge. 'At one point we had cars all over the place. It was quite an adrenaline experience, but I don't think I will repeat that,' he said. 'Probably in all other streets, it's much more safe. But, yeah, we were crazy enough to get into that roundabout. It was fun but at one point but also a bit dangerous.' Djokovic will play 23-year-old Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic for a spot in the last 16. Misolic withstood a comeback from Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov to prevail 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 4-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open champion issued a playful appeal to tournament organisers not to schedule his next match on Saturday night, to avoid a clash with the Champions League final. Paris St-Germain will be bidding for a first European crown against Inter Milan. Kick-off in Munich is roughly 30 minutes after the evening session begins at Roland Garros. 'It's going to be PSG that I will support. I will definitely watch it if I'm not playing night session,' said Djokovic.
Washington Post
4 hours ago
- Health
- Washington Post
French Open: Novak Djokovic takes a medical timeout for a toe blister in a victory over Moutet
PARIS — Novak Djokovic dealt with a blister on his big left toe that required a medical timeout in the third set, then was one point from being forced to a fourth, before closing out a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory over Corentin Moutet at the French Open on Thursday.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
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- The Hindu
French Open: Novak Djokovic takes a medical timeout for a toe blister in a victory over Moutet
Novak Djokovic dealt with a blister on his big left toe that required a medical timeout in the third set, then was one point from being forced to a fourth, before closing out a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (1) victory over Corentin Moutet at the French Open on Thursday (May 29, 2025). Djokovic said it took nearly an hour for post-match treatment, including draining blood from his toe, which he called 'not really a pleasant process.' But he added that he has 'plenty of time to recover and get ready' before his next match on Saturday and doesn't think he'll have any trouble moving forward. The result put Djokovic in the third round at Roland-Garros for the record 20th time — not even Rafael Nadal managed that. Two more wins, and Djokovic will get to the tournament's quarterfinals for the 16th consecutive year. In 2024, though, he withdrew before playing in that round after tearing the meniscus in his right knee during the fourth round and needing surgery. Djokovic has won three of his men's-record 24 Grand Slam titles in Paris. Against the left-handed Moutet, a Frenchman, Djokovic got broken in the opening game at Court Suzanne-Lenglen, and the crowd roared. But soon enough, Djokovic was in control. It wasn't until 2-all in the third set that some trouble arose. Djokovic, who went on a nighttime bicycle ride in the center of Paris on Wednesday, slid into a forehand and held up, then hopped with all of his weight on his right foot. He stepped gingerly to the sideline and requested a visit from a trainer, who treated and taped the problematic big toe. Soon, Moutet was mean-mugging toward his entourage in the stands after breaking to lead 4-2 in the third. Djokovic would break right back, but again faced a difficult spot while down 6-5 and facing a set point as the locals sang Moutet's last name. But Moutet netted a backhand passing shot, and once they got to a tiebreaker, Djokovic was simply too good. That hasn't been the case as often as usual this season, which has included a pair of three-match losing streaks for the 38-year-old from Serbia. But Djokovic ended his latest rut by winning his 100th career title at the Geneva Open before arriving at Roland-Garros. 'Before last week's tournament in Geneva, I didn't feel confident in my game. But it's normal to feel that way, because I hadn't won enough matches,' Djokovic said. 'I'm like any other player in that respect. I've had to work hard to win.' Novak Djokovic trades his racket for a bicycle and takes a nighttime ride around Paris Novak Djokovic traded his racket for a bicycle and swapped the French Open's clay courts for the cobblestone streets of Paris during a nighttime trip around the Arc de Triomphe. 'I have done some bike rides in the past in Paris, but I haven't done one in a while,' the 24-time Grand Slam champion said after his second-round victory over Corentin Moutet in the tournament on Thursday. 'Roland-Garros was kind enough to gift me a bicycle, so I used it yesterday for the first time.' Less than 24 hours before that match — in which he needed a medical timeout for treatment of a blister on his big left toe — Djokovic was spotted taking in the sights like a tourist while getting some exercise. Someone filmed Djokovic and posted a short clip on social media. Wearing a dark blue track suit, sneakers and a properly fastened helmet — safety first! — the 38-year-old Serbian star pedaled through the famously hectic roundabout at one end of the Champs-Élysées. Not exactly the most bike-friendly spot in the City of Light, but Djokovic looked perfectly at ease. 'We were kind of trying our luck a little bit with that roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe. To be honest, at one point, we had cars all over the place. It was quite an adrenaline experience, but I don't think I will repeat that, especially in that environment where we were filmed,' he said. 'Probably in all other streets, it's much more safe. But, yeah, we were crazy enough to get into that roundabout. It was fun but at one point but also a bit dangerous.' Someone called out, 'I love you!' and Djokovic responded with a grin and said, 'I love you, too.' He just won his 100th career title and now his aiming for his record 25th at a major tournament. 'It's great to see Paris from the bicycle. I think it's just more fun. You're not stuck in traffic. With the car, at times, it can be frustrating for whatever reason,' Djokovic said. 'But with the bicycle, it's just beautiful.'
