Novak Djokovic downs Diego Schwartzman to set up potential Nadal showdown at French Open

Novak Djokovic overcame Diego Schwartzman 6-1 6-3 6-2 to progress to the quarter-finals of the French Open. The defending champion will face either 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last eight Ad/> Djokovic eased to the first set and look set for a comfortable afternoon, but Schwartzman looked to have control of the second set after opening up a three-game advantage.

However, the world No. 1 reeled off the next six games in succession to open up a two-set advantage.

/> Roland-Garros'Absolute perfection' — Djokovic cups ear in celebration to crowd after amazing shot25 MINUTES AGO Schwartzman held in the second game of the third set to stem the tide, but Djokovic had too much for the Argentine, claiming a further two points to seal his place in the next round. More to follow — — — Watch the French Open live on Eurosport and discovery+.