Novak Djokovic woke up and chose drop shots today. He's had mixed success with them so far and Cameron Norrie is alert to the danger now - the Briton is already sprinting forward as Djokovic lifts another over and this time Norrie finds a winner on the run.

But Norrie can't cause the sixth seed any issue here, and Djokovic secures a hold with a closing ace to move 4-1 ahead following that exchange of breaks.

A third successive break of serve in the opening set and Cameron Norrie is still yet to hold serve as Novak Djokovic reasserts himself.

Too many misses so far against a player who has a frustrating ability to always make you play one more shot.

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We've seen plenty of lengthy rallies already in this match and another lasting 17 shots ends with Cameron Norrie just missing the baseline after Novak Djokovic failed to put the point to bed for 15-30.

Norrie then sends a forehand wide of the mark to present Djokovic with two more break points.

Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros

After this year's Miami Open, Cameron Norrie flew home and had a deep think about the direction of his career.

Norrie was perilously close to dropping out of the world's top 100 after struggling to regain form - and confidence on the match court - following a forearm injury which disrupted his 2024 season.

A heart-to-heart with his team followed and the conclusion was they all needed to lighten up a little.

On what has led to his upturn in results, Norrie said: "It’s down to enjoying my tennis a bit more and looking for more positives of why I’m playing the game.

"I felt I was playing well in practice and putting more expectation on match day instead of letting things happen.

“I tried to enjoy time with my team away from the court and being the whole part of being a professional tennis player.

"It has been a change of mindset - not just from myself, but the whole team."

What an opening to this match! Cameron Norrie gets the break back to halt Novak Djokovic's fast start. Everyone get comfortable...

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Incredible defence from Novak Djokovic, who executes a wonderful drop shot to leave Cameron Norrie with no hope of chasing it down.

First break point saved, but Norrie is going to have another shot after pummelling a forehand cross court after shifting Djokovic out wide.

This has been a really good response from Norrie, but can he make it count?

Cameron Norrie goes in search of an immediate response, making his way to 15-30, and an uncharacteristic miss from Novak Djokovic hands over a break point. He doesn't usually miss those...

Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros

Before the tournament, Cameron Norrie said he was hitting the ball better than ever in the European clay-court swing - going as far as saying it was as good as his level when he was a top-10 player.

It raised some eyebrows, it must be said.

But he proved it in a memorable five-set win over former world number one Daniil Medvedev, as well as the victories against Federico Gomez and Jacob Fearnley which followed.

Earlier this year Norrie had been in danger of tumbling out of the world's top 100 after a difficult period where he struggled for form and fitness.

This run has rocketed him back into the top 60 and a place in the top 50 awaits if he can beat Djokovic.

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

The struggle for Cameron Norrie is going to be the fact that he doesn't possess a lot of firepower off the ground.

He's more of a guy that is a disciplinarian out there, he likes to move the ball around, but Novak Djokovic loves that style of play because he is so capable of playing long rallies and changing direction when need be.

So I think Norrie is going to have to play a bit more aggressively to try and push Djokovic around.

Novak Djokovic wastes little time setting up the first break point, and a loose forehand from Cameron Norrie hands the former world number one the early breakthrough.

Not the start Norrie wanted. Djokovic is locked in from the off here.

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We've just seen an almighty upset on Court Phiippe Chatrier. Can Cameron Norrie produce something similar here?

The Briton will hope to get off to a positive start after showing he can push Novak Djokovic all the way in Geneva this month, but he's being made to work hard for it.

From 0-30 behind, Norrie chases down a drop shot to win a key fifth point for 40-30, but Djokovic forces deuce.

It's all looking very straightforward for Novak Djokovic in his opening service game at 40-0, but a double fault gives Cameron Norrie a slight opening before the three-time champion manages to get over the line from 40-30.

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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros

Cameron Norrie, by his own admission, has been playing "seven out of 10 tennis".

That's a good thing, he says, having described his form at the French Open as "vintage Norrie".

Consistency has been the backbone of former world number eight Norrie's success over the years, demonstrating a high rally tolerance and indefatigable energy.

So far that still hasn't been enough to beat Novak Djokovic, who has won all five of their previous meetings - including a three-set victory in the Geneva semi-finals just 10 days ago.

Norrie is hoping the longer format at Roland Garros might help change that record against the 38-year-old Serb.

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 and BBC Sounds

They met in Switzerland not so long ago, Cam Norrie took a set off him there, but Novak Djokovic has really started to get his game ramped up.

His level has started to come back since we saw him beat Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open in the semi-final.

It went bleak for a while, but he hasn't dropped a set yet [at the French Open].

It is going to be tough for Norrie, but Norrie is playing some very good tennis.

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With his wait for a 100th career title over, Novak Djokovic is once again chasing down a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.

Today, Djokovic could become only the second man to win 100 men’s singles matches in French Open history, after Rafael Nadal (112).

Hoping to deny him is Britain's Cameron Norrie, who is yet to win in five matches against Djokovic.

Norrie took Djokovic the distance in Geneva 10 days ago, however, before losing their semi-final in a third-set decider.

That tournament provided a timely confidence boost for Norrie before heading to Roland Garros, but Djokovic has not failed to make the French Open quarter-finals since 2009.

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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Roland Garros

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As you're probably aware, football fever has taken over Paris.

The PSG players went on an open-top bus parade on the Champs-Elysees yesterday before being welcomed back to the Parc des Princes in an emotional homecoming.

And the party is continuing at Roland Garros today.

Ousmane Dembele, who conducted the French Open draw almost a fortnight ago, has just been on Court Philippe Chatrier with the iconic Coupe des Clubs Champions Europeens.

A standing ovation welcomed the France superstar, who whipped up the jubilant crowd by chanting 'Ici est Paris!' - the slogan which has become synonymous with PSG.

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Undoubtedly the story of the day at Roland Garros - so far at least - has just been written a short while ago on Court Phillipe Chatrier.

French wildcard Lois Boisson, ranked 361st, has knocked out world number three Jessica Pegula in a captivating three sets, to reach the quarter-finals in her first ever Grand Slam main draw appearance.

After two hours and 40 minutes, the 22-year-old fought back to stun Pegula 3-6 6-4 6-4 and send the French crowd into raptures.

She is the lowest ranked player to reach the quarter-finals at a slam since Kaia Kanepi at the 2017 US Open.

"I'm not sure what to say. Playing on this court, with this atmosphere was amazing," Boisson said.

"No, not really [I didn't think I could win], I knew before the match there was a possibility but she is a very tough opponent. I gave my all and in the end I won, which is just incredible.

"I hope I'm going to win it all!"

As we await the arrival of Cameron Norrie and Novak Djokovic, the Champions League trophy has been brought out on to Court Philippe Chatrier.

The atmosphere is only building on the main stage at Roland Garros, especially after the match that's just taken place...

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We begin today's live text with the spotlight on Court Philippe Chatrier, as Britain's Cameron Norrie taking on 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic for a place in the quarter-finals.

World number one Jannik Sinner will follow on that court, up against Russian 17th seed Andrey Rublev.

Court Suzanne Lenglen will play host to Jack Draper's eagerly anticipated match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik.

That follows the all-American meeting between Australian Open champion Madison Keys and Hailey Baptiste.

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French wildcard Lois Boisson's defeat of American third seed Jessica Pegula was the big shock so far on day nine of the French Open.

Women's world number two Coco Gauff continued her pursuit of a first singles title at Roland Garros by reaching the quarter-finals with another impressive straight-set victory.

This time, the 21-year-old Russian beat 20th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0 7-5 to await seventh seed Madison Keys or Hailey Baptiste.

Boisson will play Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva after the sixth seed defeated Australian 17th seed Daria Kasatkina 6-3 7-5.

In the men's draw, Alexander Zverev progressed after opponent Dutch opponent Tallon Griekspoor was forced to retire with injury with the German third seed leading 6-4 3-0.

British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski won 7-6 (7-5) against Portugal's Nuno Borges and Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech to reach the fourth round.