Novak Djokovic has seen his French Open title defence come within inches of failing on two occasions already in 2024, but has somehow wriggled free to advance.
The Serbian clinched a five-set victory over Lorenzo Musetti at 3:07am in the third round, before being backed into a near-inescapable corner by Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round.
The 37-year-old found himself 2-1 down in sets and a break down in the fourth set against Cerundolo, but tapped into his well of experience and unprecedented endurance to win 11 of the last 15 games to secure two more decisive sets.
There is no doubt the walls are closing around Djokovic with the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz hitting form, but if there’s one thing we know about the Serbian based on his career so far: do not underestimate his ability to win.
RadioTimes.com brings you a complete guide to Novak Djokovic’s matches at the French Open 2024.
The 2024 French Open is into its second week, and as has so often been the case for the last 15 years of grand slam tennis, Novak Djokovic was the man to beat, having lifted his third Roland-Garros title last year with a straight-sets victory over Casper Ruud in the 2023 final.
Djokovic entered Roland-Garros this year seeded at the top of the pile and had reached the quarterfinals following some impressive five-set wins, but on Tuesday, June 4, the Serb withdrew from the tournament following a knee injury.
