Novak Djokovic congratulated Lorenzo Musetti following their intense five-set match at the French Open, which saw Djokovic emerge victorious in an epic showdown. The match was a testament to both players’ skill and determination, captivating the audience with its intensity and drama.
“He played a fantastic match and came very close to victory,” Djokovic said on court, acknowledging Musetti’s formidable performance. Despite facing significant challenges throughout the match, Djokovic managed to turn the tide in his favor, largely due to the overwhelming support from the crowd.
“I was in great difficulties but thanks to your support in the fourth set, I became a different player. It was perhaps the best match I have played here,” Djokovic remarked, attributing his resurgence to the energy and encouragement from the spectators.
Djokovic also took a moment to reflect on the scheduling of the match, though he preferred to focus on the positive aspects of their performance. “Both Lorenzo and my performances stand out so I don’t want to be talking about the schedule. I think some things could have been handled a different way but there’s also a beauty in winning a match [so late],” he added.
The victory, marked by high-level tennis and a thrilling atmosphere, further cements Djokovic’s status as one of the game’s greats, while Musetti’s impressive play suggests a bright future ahead.
Djokovic at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WLWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.1, Novak has a composed 17-6 match record in 2024. The Serbian is now playing at the French Open where he toppled the world no.142 Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4 7-63 6-4, the world no.63 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4 6-1 6-2 and the world no.30 Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 6-76 2-6 6-3 6-0.
Novak Djokovic will play the world no.27 Francisco Cerundolo in the 4th round. In the past, they have never played each other up to now in top competitions.
Djokovic won 98 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 19 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Djokovic has scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of July.
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