<p>Novak Djokovic said Friday "it breaks my heart" to see former coach Boris Becker in prison over charges relating to a 2017 bankruptcy and hopes the German legend stays "healthy and strong".</p>.<p>Six-time Grand Slam title winner Becker and Djokovic teamed up for three years until 2017.</p>.<p>In that time, they won six majors, a run which included a career Grand Slam when Djokovic won the first of his French Opens in 2016.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/old-friend-awaits-novak-djokovic-as-rafael-nadal-carlos-alcaraz-star-at-french-open-1112261.html">Old friend awaits Novak Djokovic as Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz star at French Open</a></strong></p>.<p>"It breaks my heart to see him go through this," said Djokovic. "Boris was always so nice to me and my family, and we had a great relationship throughout the years and achieved great things in this sport.</p>.<p>"I have been in touch with one of his sons, Noah, and asking if there is something that I could do to help. But it's terrible. I just hope that he will stay healthy and strong."</p>.<p>World number one Djokovic also said Friday that he wants to return to the Australian Open next year after being deported from Melbourne in January after refusing to get vaccinated.</p>.<p>Since that fiasco, there has been a change of government in Australia and Djokovic is hopeful that a new administration may also mean a fresh look at his visa status.</p>.<p>"I would like to go there and play Australian Open. I don't hold any grudges," he said.</p>.<p>Djokovic, the defending champion in Paris, reached the fourth round for the 13th straight year with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 win over Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene, firing nine aces and 30 winners past his 195th-ranked opponent.</p>.<p>Next up for the 35-year-old is a match-up with Argentina's Diego Schwartzman, the 15th seed, for a place in the quarter-finals.</p>.<p>Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam title, has a perfect 6-0 record over Schwartzman including a five-set win in Paris in the third round in 2017.</p>.<p>Djokovic, who is yet to drop a set at Roland Garros this year over three rounds, is seeded to face 13-time champion Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.</p>
<p>Novak Djokovic said Friday "it breaks my heart" to see former coach Boris Becker in prison over charges relating to a 2017 bankruptcy and hopes the German legend stays "healthy and strong".</p>.<p>Six-time Grand Slam title winner Becker and Djokovic teamed up for three years until 2017.</p>.<p>In that time, they won six majors, a run which included a career Grand Slam when Djokovic won the first of his French Opens in 2016.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/other-sports/old-friend-awaits-novak-djokovic-as-rafael-nadal-carlos-alcaraz-star-at-french-open-1112261.html">Old friend awaits Novak Djokovic as Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz star at French Open</a></strong></p>.<p>"It breaks my heart to see him go through this," said Djokovic. "Boris was always so nice to me and my family, and we had a great relationship throughout the years and achieved great things in this sport.</p>.<p>"I have been in touch with one of his sons, Noah, and asking if there is something that I could do to help. But it's terrible. I just hope that he will stay healthy and strong."</p>.<p>World number one Djokovic also said Friday that he wants to return to the Australian Open next year after being deported from Melbourne in January after refusing to get vaccinated.</p>.<p>Since that fiasco, there has been a change of government in Australia and Djokovic is hopeful that a new administration may also mean a fresh look at his visa status.</p>.<p>"I would like to go there and play Australian Open. I don't hold any grudges," he said.</p>.<p>Djokovic, the defending champion in Paris, reached the fourth round for the 13th straight year with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 win over Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene, firing nine aces and 30 winners past his 195th-ranked opponent.</p>.<p>Next up for the 35-year-old is a match-up with Argentina's Diego Schwartzman, the 15th seed, for a place in the quarter-finals.</p>.<p>Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling 21st Grand Slam title, has a perfect 6-0 record over Schwartzman including a five-set win in Paris in the third round in 2017.</p>.<p>Djokovic, who is yet to drop a set at Roland Garros this year over three rounds, is seeded to face 13-time champion Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.</p>