A couple of early glimpses of that power in Draper's forehand but Bublik navigates a straightforward hold to 15.

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Well, well, well...

Novak Djokovic makes a slow start to set two and another miss gifts Cameron Norrie a break of serve to love in the opening game. That really is a dream start for the Briton.

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Off we go. Bublik gets us under way.

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

On Alexander Bublik's game...

You will have someone tee off at you, hit it a million miles per hour first and second serve, play lots of drop shots, trick shots, underarm serves.

He's going to be a disruptor out there, but I think Draper can cope with all of it.

He will have too much level and too game for Bublik.

It's going to be entertaining.

With 45 minutes on the clock, Novak Djokovic steps up to serve first in the second set. It's certainly on Cameron Norrie to try and disrupt his opponent's rhythm now, with Djokovic looking relatively comfortable in all areas of the court.

Norrie gets forward to overpower Djokovic at the net, and suddenly finds himself with three break points after Djokovic misses a forehand...

While Jack Draper has enjoyed the best year of his career, Alexander Bublik fell from a high of 17th in the rankings in 2024 to as low as 82nd in March.

That prompted a radical change of approach that led to the Kazakh taking a trip to Las Vegas that month to blow off some steam.

"My fall was not linked with lack of attitude and lack of practising," he said.

"It was the exact opposite. I just burned out because I was waiting for the results to come.

"I was like, if I practise more, if I hit better forehands, it will come. It didn't, and then I got to the point of 'OK, why am I sacrificing so much? For what?'"

Asked if the trip to Nevada was a training trip, Bublik added: "No, Vegas, Vegas, like a hangover thing Vegas.

"It was a good three days. I had just let it all out. I said, I'm useless now, I can't win a match, so let it be, let's see how it goes."

It worked as Bublik won his next event, the Challenger tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, having arrived from Vegas three hours before his first match. He also triumphed on clay in Turin last month and is slowly climbing the rankings again.

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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros

Today is not a sweaty Paris spring afternoon by any means - but it is a very pleasant 21C.

Playing in the daytime is what Jack Draper wants and is what he gets again today.

The sunshine on the court and the heat in the balls leads to faster, bouncier conditions, which play to Draper's strengths of his hefty serve and fizzing forehand.

He's also a different beast these days, able to cope in the testing physical battles where he used to struggle.

Ryan Harrison
Former American tennis player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

I think we are at the position now that we can say what Norrie typically does is not going to get it done, he is going to have to take some risks.

British number one Jack Draper's rise has been impossible to ignore.

"Last year the guy is 40 in the world, this year he is top four, that's a crazy achievement."

That's what Alexander Bublik had to say of his last-16 opponent.

Draper has surged up the rankings in the past 12 months after following up a run to the US Open semi-finals last year with a series of impressive results in 2025, including claiming his first ATP Masters title at Indian Wells.

"Jack, for me, is insane," said Bublik. "I saw him first day here. I'm like, are you getting ready for UFC?

"How can I beat him? I don't know. I will just go there, enjoy the time, show what I'm capable of showing."

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A disappointing set for Cam Norrie.

Jack Draper has just stepped out on court and will be hoping to fare better than his compatriot.

Norrie slices an attempted drop shot into the net to hand Djokovic two set points.

And the Briton volleys into the net on the first. Tough first set for Norrie, but Djokovic is looking in great form.

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Cameron Norrie double-faults on his opening point and then sends a forehand long to put Novak Djokovic two points away from the first set.

Norrie could really do with a hold here to at least help him get a bit of rhythm going before the second set.

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Novak Djokovic gets a bit of help taping up blisters on his foot at the change of ends, while Cameron Norrie readies himself to try and extend this first set a little while longer.

This all feels rather straightforward for Novak Djokovic so far, that one break of serve aside.

The 38-year-old is gliding across the court and making life very, very difficult for Cameron Norrie. Now he's just one game from the opening set, too.

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Ryan Harrison
Former American tennis player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

It isn't just about keeping yourself in it during this opening set, it is about setting the tone and foundation for how this match is going to play out.

I'm loving seeing Cameron Norrie right now looking up at his camp and showing a little fist bump. He is showing that he is there and he isn't just a passenger in this match.

He wants to start putting some things on his terms.

Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros

Not exactly sure what Cam Norrie was up to last night, although he did say he planned to rest up yesterday.

Perhaps he watched the glitzy PSG homecoming event on the telly.

If he did, he would have spotted Novak Djokovic sat in the Parc des Princes stands and soaking up the atmosphere at the Champions League celebration.

The evening out doesn't seem to have taken any of Djokovic's energy so far.

Cameron Norrie finds a first serve to draw level at 30-30 as Novak Djokovic continues to refuse to give up any free points.

Norrie is able to relieve the pressure with an ace and then sticks in a rally long enough to see his opponent miss the baseline.

A very welcome first hold of serve for Norrie, who keeps himself just the one break of serve behind.

American seventh seed Madison Keys has just booked her place in the quarter-finals of the French Open with a 6-3 7-5 victory over compatriot Hailey Baptiste.

It looked a little nervy at times in the second set for the Australian Open champion but she got it done in straight sets to tee up a quarter-final match against another American, Coco Gauff.

Next up on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, Jack Draper...

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We'll soon have two British men in singles action at the same time at Roland Garros...

Ryan Harrison
Former American tennis player on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds

Cameron Norrie can't get too down on himself here, which is not a problem for him typically, when he is playing. This is why he is one of the top ten in the game.