Novak Djoković defeated Pierre Hugues Herbert 6–4, 7–6, 6–4 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay on 28 May 2024, as expected from the overwhelming pre-match odds that favoured the Serbian champion at 1.02 to Herbert's 28.68. Djoković's composed performance across three sets reflected his status as the tournament favourite, securing passage through the opening round without significant resistance. The second set's tiebreak proved the closest contest, but Djoković's experience and consistency on the Paris clay surface ultimately proved decisive. The victory maintains his pursuit of another Grand Slam title at Roland Garros and sets up a second-round encounter.