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Very Good Morning As Novak Djokovic Battles Back In French Open Epic

Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning as title rival Alexander Zverev was also pushed to the limit. Defending champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic came from two sets to one down to defeat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a third round tie which ended at 3:07 a.m. (0107 GMT). His four-hour 29-minute victory also allowed the 37-year-old world number one to equal Roger Federer's record of 369 Grand Slam match wins.

Djokovic credits crowd with getting him through French Open late, late show

PARIS : Novak Djokovic credited a wave of support from the French Open crowd for helping him avoid an upset at the hands of Lorenzo Musetti in a third-round thriller that ended in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Iga Swiatek storms past Anastasia Potapova in 40 minutes to reach quarter-final

Iga Swiatek had a double bagel for breakfast in Paris, trouncing Anastasia Potapova 6-0 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

Novak Djokovic endured the latest finish in French Open history against Lorenzo Musetti to reach the fourth round at Roland Garros.

Alexander Zverev avoids shock exit to ‘unbelievably dangerous’ Tallon Griekspoor

Alexander Zverev came though a five-set marathon to reach the fourth round of the French Open.

Alexander Zverev edges Tallon Griekspoor to avoid shock exit in Paris

Alexander Zverev came though a five-set marathon to reach the fourth round of the French Open.

Novak Djokovic Eyes Roger Federer Record And French Open Last 16 Spot

Novak Djokovic can equal Roger Federer's record for Grand Slam match wins by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open on Saturday. Defending champion Djokovic, chasing a fourth title at Roland Garros and 25th career major, will go level with the retired Federer on 369 victories at the Slams if he sees off the Italian 30th seed and makes the last 16. Djokovic has defeated Musetti four times in five meetings. However the Italian gave the Serb a major scare at the French Open in 2021 when he won the first two sets of their fourth round clash before retiring injured in the decider.

Alexander Zverev Survives French Open Upset To Reach Last 16, Daniil Medvedev Advances

Alexander Zverev rallied from a double break down in the fifth set to beat Dutch 26th seed Tallon Griekspoor 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (10/3) to reach the French Open last 16 on Saturday. Zverev trailed 4-1 in the decider but produced an astonishing comeback to make the fourth round at Roland Garros for the seventh consecutive year, the day after the start in Berlin of a trial against him over allegations of assaulting an ex-girlfriend.

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Very Good Morning As Novak Djokovic Battles Back In French Open Epic

Djokovic credits crowd with getting him through French Open late, late show

Iga Swiatek storms past Anastasia Potapova in 40 minutes to reach quarter-final

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

Alexander Zverev avoids shock exit to ‘unbelievably dangerous’ Tallon Griekspoor

Alexander Zverev edges Tallon Griekspoor to avoid shock exit in Paris

Novak Djokovic Eyes Roger Federer Record And French Open Last 16 Spot

Alexander Zverev Survives French Open Upset To Reach Last 16, Daniil Medvedev Advances