Tennis-Djokovic optimistic despite lowered expectations at Roland Garros

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during a practice session REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

PARIS (Reuters) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic will have low expectations and high hopes at the French Open this year, but the top-ranked Serb said on Sunday that he knew how to raise his game on the biggest stage despite a wobbly season.

Djokovic has had a bumpy few months by his own admission after the 37-year-old was denied a record-extending 11th title at the Australian Open by eventual champion Jannik Sinner in January, with erratic form affecting his rhythm thereafter.