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  •   Home > News > Sports > Tennis

    The power of Novak Djokovic has seen him convince tennis officials to close the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open

    The power of Novak Djokovic has seen him convince tennis officials to close the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier at the French Open


    He began lobbying once the clay dampened under darkening skies.



    Djokovic is bidding for a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles triumph on the court where he won Olympic gold last year.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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