Paris, May 21 -- The world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion world number four Novak Djokovic, the top contenders for the men's singles title in the French Open, have been drawn in different halves of the draw and could be set for a meeting in early June.

The draw was announced on Thursday and Sinner, Djokovic are playing against local stars in the opening round. While Djokovic is playing against France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Sinner will take on wildcard Clement Tabur, as per Olympics.com.

Djokovic's road to a possible final at the French Open looks difficult with matches against Brazil's Joao Fonseca, two-time French Open runner-up Casper Ruud and Tokyo 2020 champion Alexander Zverev should he advance thro...