Djokovic, Zverev practice session video

Roland-Garros posted a 2-minute, 29-second video on May 20 showing Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev practicing on Court Philippe-Chatrier, part of the tournament’s early build-up before the main draw begins in Paris. The clip appeared on the tournament’s YouTube channel under the title “Novak Djokovic and Sascha Zverev practice session on Philippe-Chatrier | Roland-Garros 2026.” ATP Tour separately reported that Djokovic practiced with Zverev on Tuesday on Philippe-Chatrier after arriving in Paris for his 22nd appearance at the clay-court major. ATP’s tournament preview also listed Djokovic and Zverev among the headline names in the men’s field. ### Why did Roland-Garros publish a practice clip before matches started? (youtube.com) Roland-Garros has been using opening-week content to spotlight player preparation, practice sessions and fan events before first-round matches. The tournament’s official site listed “Paris in pictures: Practice makes perfect” and other pre-tournament features on May 20, alongside opening-week coverage. (atptour.com) The tournament schedule published by Roland-Garros shows the 2026 event running from May 24 to June 7, with qualifying and opening-week programming preceding the main singles action. An official opening-week page also said fans would have access to open practice sessions across the grounds. (rolandgarros.com) ### Why are Djokovic and Zverev the pair in focus here? Novak Djokovic is a three-time Roland-Garros champion and Alexander Zverev is a recent finalist, according to ATP Tour previews for the 2026 tournament. ATP said the two were among the leading names in the men’s field in Paris. Djokovic also arrived in Paris with a coaching change. (rolandgarros.com) Olympics.com reported on May 20 that he had named Viktor Troicki as his new coach days before Roland-Garros began, and said Djokovic would be seeking a 25th Grand Slam singles title in Paris. ### What does the video itself show? The Roland-Garros upload presents the session as court-level practice footage on the tournament’s main stadium, Philippe-Chatrier. (atptour.com) The official YouTube listing identifies both players by name and places the session within the Roland-Garros 2026 build-up. ATP’s account adds the timing: the session took place Tuesday in Paris, before competition started. (olympics.com) That places the video in the category of readiness footage tournament organizers often use to show movement, timing and adaptation to conditions on clay. ### How close is the tournament now? Roland-Garros said the 2026 tournament will run from May 24 through June 7 at Stade Roland Garros in Paris. (youtube.com) The official opening-week page said the singles draws would be made on Thursday, followed by media day on Friday and charity-day events on Saturday. (atptour.com) ATP’s tournament guide said Jannik Sinner, Djokovic and Zverev headline the men’s field in Paris. The next steps are the draw, final practice sessions and the start of main-draw play on May 24. (atptour.com) (rolandgarros.com)