Hong Kong China's Coleman Wong on Sunday lost 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to Alexander Blockx of Belgium in the first round of the French Open.

Although Wong lost in the qualifiers, he had gained a lucky loser spot to play in the main event.

Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic came from a set down to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 and book his spot in the second round of the competition.

The 24-time major champion Djokovic is seeking to win a fourth Roland Garros crown, which would send him beyond Margaret Court as the player with the most Grand Slam titles in the history of the sport. (Additional reporting from AFP)



Edited by Robert Kemp