Despite the popularity of social media and the widespread presence of traditional media, Novak Djokovic appeared to believe he could be spared the unbearable truth of discovering who his second-round opponent at the French Open might be.

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Just before his pre-tournament conference at Roland Garros on Friday, the moderator announced: “Novak has requested he would like to answer only questions about his first-round opponent, nothing else to do with the draw at all, top half, bottom half, and he’s asked his team not to mention anything about the draw, either. f you could respect that request. Thank you very much.”
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