<p>World number one <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> said he does not consider himself a favourite ahead of his title defence at the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/french-open">French Open</a>, which begins with a first-round match against local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Sunday.</p><p>Djokovic's barren run ahead of Roland Garros continued as the 24-times Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-4 0-6 6-1 by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday, weeks after losing heavily to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.</p><p>The 37-year-old Serb is struggling to regain his rhythm with many fearing that his erratic form could spell trouble for his bid for a fourth Paris crown.</p><p>"Of course I am worried... I haven't been playing good at all this year," Djokovic told reporters after being beaten by Machac on Friday.</p>.Invincible no more but Nadal targets final fling at Roland Garros.<p>Asked about his title defence at Roland Garros, Djokovic said: "(I’ve had) some (good) matches here and there but it is what it is. You have to accept it. I don't consider myself a favourite there.</p><p>"I have a lot to work on. I’m going to take it match by match and see how far I can go."</p><p>During the final moments of the first set, Djokovic requested a medical pause due to a stomach issue. Earlier in May, he was hit on the head by a fan's water bottle while signing autographs.</p><p>"I just need to feel better. It’s not enjoyment when you are suffering on the court feeling this way," he added.</p><p>"You're not able to focus on tennis when you have other stuff happening. I just hope I can be fit and ready and prepared for Roland Garros."</p>
<p>World number one <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/novak-djokovic">Novak Djokovic</a> said he does not consider himself a favourite ahead of his title defence at the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/french-open">French Open</a>, which begins with a first-round match against local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Sunday.</p><p>Djokovic's barren run ahead of Roland Garros continued as the 24-times Grand Slam winner was beaten 6-4 0-6 6-1 by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday, weeks after losing heavily to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.</p><p>The 37-year-old Serb is struggling to regain his rhythm with many fearing that his erratic form could spell trouble for his bid for a fourth Paris crown.</p><p>"Of course I am worried... I haven't been playing good at all this year," Djokovic told reporters after being beaten by Machac on Friday.</p>.Invincible no more but Nadal targets final fling at Roland Garros.<p>Asked about his title defence at Roland Garros, Djokovic said: "(I’ve had) some (good) matches here and there but it is what it is. You have to accept it. I don't consider myself a favourite there.</p><p>"I have a lot to work on. I’m going to take it match by match and see how far I can go."</p><p>During the final moments of the first set, Djokovic requested a medical pause due to a stomach issue. Earlier in May, he was hit on the head by a fan's water bottle while signing autographs.</p><p>"I just need to feel better. It’s not enjoyment when you are suffering on the court feeling this way," he added.</p><p>"You're not able to focus on tennis when you have other stuff happening. I just hope I can be fit and ready and prepared for Roland Garros."</p>