French Open 2023: Masterful Novak Djokovic battles back against Karen Khachanov to reach semi-finals
Novak Djokovic battled back from a set down to beat Karen Khachanov 4-6 7-6(0) 6-2 6-4 and reach the semi-finals of the French Open in a masterful performance following an early wobble. A lone break in the opening set was enough for Khachanov to take the first set in a surprise on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with Djokovic struggling to get going. Ad But the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion dug deep and responded by winning the second set tie-break in emphatic fashion, dishing out a 7-0 'bagel' in the decisive game as Khachanov wilted, while the Serbian stepped it up.