Regular skipper Itoje has been named on bench for first time since 2017
Latest editorial
Djokovic handed Herbert test to kick-start French Open defence
Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns a ball to Germany's Yannick Hanfmann during their second round match of the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2024
DEFENDING champion Novak Djokovic will play wild card Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first round of the men’s singles at next week’s French Open.
World number one Djokovic, 37, will be bidding for a record-extending 24th grand slam title at Roland Garros.
Frenchman Herbert, 33, is currently 143 in the world rankings is better known as a doubles specialist, having won four grand slam doubles titles.
Similar stories
Difficult run ahead for world number four on collision course with Djokovic and Sinner
Djokovic optimistic new coach Murray can take ‘fresh look’ at his game