AGI – Yet another sporting miracle by Novak Djokovic: the Serbian defeats the Argentine after a marathon of over 4 and a half hours Francisco Cerundolo by 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 and reaches the quarter-finals at Roland Garros, defending for the moment the world throne from the assault of Jannik Sinner. An incredible match in which the world no.1, after an easily won first set, started to feel problems and called the physiotherapist several times. The Argentine took advantage and won the second and third sets with Djokovic visibly standing still and apparently disconsolate. But those who consider the Serbian finished on the tennis court ignore his twenty-year history. For Djokovic a match “isn’t over until it’s over” and he manages to bring out grit and energy where no one else can find them (a skill he has in common with Nadal).
“The victory is yours”, the Serbian champion said to the French public at the end. “The last two matches I was down two sets to one both with Musetti and here and you gave me a lot of support and the energy on the court changed a lot. I was 3-4 points away from losing the match today – he added – congratulations to Francisco for playing a game of great quality, well done. I don’t know how I found the strength to win today – he concluded – the only explanation I have is that it’s you. Thank you for the support.” Today Djokovic, collector of records, adds two more to his game, both beating Roger Federer with whom he co-owned them: 370th victory and 59th quarter-final reached in a Slam. In the quarter-finals on Thursday 5 June will face Casper Ruud.
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