Paris, May 27 -- Novak Djokovic's first-round encounter against Mackenzie McDonald at the French Open descended into farce on Tuesday, with the match halted twice during the opening set amid player protests and mounting spectators' frustration over windy conditions on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The Serb, seeded second, was seen engaging in animated discussions with the chair umpire, repeatedly gesturing towards the partially open roof and demanding it be shut to minimise the impact of gusts swirling across the court. A tournament official later joined the deliberations as Djokovic insisted conditions were "unplayable". Moments later, play resumed, only for the match to be paused again-this time at the behest of McDonald, who expressed dismay...