Pierre-Hugues Herbert’s battle with his son’s illness – Tennis Tonic

French tennis player Pierre-Hugues Herbert is set to take on Novak Djokovic in the first round of the Roland Garros tournament, but his journey to this point has been marked by a deeply personal and emotional struggle involving his son, Léandre.

Léandre, Herbert’s son, was diagnosed with hyperinsulinism at just four months old, a condition that caused him to suffer from hypoglycemic seizures. After a long and difficult battle, including surgeries and hospital stays, Léandre is now healthy and thriving.

For Herbert, the upcoming match against Djokovic is not just a tennis game, but a celebration of his son’s strength and survival. Despite the challenges he has faced, Herbert sees Roland Garros as a reward for all the battles he has overcome.

Ranked 142nd in the world, Herbert is gearing up to face the world no.1 Djokovic on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Their head-to-head record stands at 1-0 in favor of Djokovic, but Herbert is determined to give it his all on the court.

As Herbert prepares to compete in one of the biggest tournaments of the year, his thoughts are with his son and the journey they have been through together. The match against Djokovic will be a significant moment for Herbert, but the health and well-being of his son remain his top priority.