Novak Djokovic Thrills Fans at 2024 French Originate With Comeback Enjoy vs. Lorenzo Musetti
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It’s accurate to claim that Novak Djokovic handled some adversity on Saturday evening.
The latest world No. 1 saw his third spherical match against Lorenzo Musetti come by delayed plenty of instances and the match lasted deep into Sunday morning in France. Additionally, Musetti took a victory in the 2nd and third units, that methodology Djokovic would hang to make a selection out two straight units to protect alive.
Despite the upset seeming likely, Djokovic proved why it’s silly to doubt him and came abet to compose the 7-5, 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory.
Roland-Garros @rolandgarros
THE DEFENDING CHAMPION SURVIVES A 5-SET THRILLER! #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/m4GIsBl4SN
ATP Tour @atptour
NOLE SURVIVES 😤@DjokerNole | @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/ax56D5KZpv
Djokovic started successfully by earning the critical aggressive pickle, however Musetti’s consecutive victories modified the tempo and the Italian even took a multi-sport lead in the fourth pickle.
Then, Djokovic modified into it on.
Roland-Garros @rolandgarros
A correct battle on Chatrier ⚔️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/UNqvZ5sbld
Roland-Garros @rolandgarros
A tennis masterclass going in 5, and Djokovic wants to listen to the crowd 🗣️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/dPQXUFevKD
He took over the match, flashing his skill and power in repeat to support his quest for a repeat championship alive.
Fans took to social media to celebrate the accomplishment:
NBC Sports actions @NBCSports
Pure greatness from Novak Djokovic. 🇷🇸
A 6-0 Fifth pickle completes his comeback victory over Lorenzo Musetti to come to Spherical 4 at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/sX4kIJ94l3
Obie @ObieSage
Djokovic is the undisputed GOAT. #Djokovic #rolandgarros
Carlos Navarro @TheMagician5GS
Don’t ever fade away, man.
The residing embodiment of what tennis is and methodology to all of us.
37 years gentle. Received it all. Tranquil hustling at 3 AM in his fixed pursuit of greatness.
Novak Djokovic. That is it. That is the tweet. pic.twitter.com/N4zRUSsLmQ
José Morgado @josemorgado
LEGENDARY.
World #1 and 24-time Big Slam champ Novak Djokovic survives at #RolandGarros, beating 22yo Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 to attain the closing 16 at #RolandGarros for the 18th time.
4h30.
3.08am in Paris
No phrases. pic.twitter.com/ok1IovsKJW
Glen @glenwaters
Gigantic make a selection by Djokovic! #rolandgarros pic.twitter.com/u7dABfp9Ut
Adedamola Damben @damben1
7-5, 6(6)-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0
Novak Djokovic advances to the 4th Spherical. #Idemooo #NoleFam #RolandGarros
Naseem @naseem028
Novak Djokovic placing in an all time ample performance to make a selection out in 5 units at 3 in the morning against a truly correct Musetti #rolandgarros #frenchopen #tennis
Simone Curto @CurtoSimone
KING NOVAK DJOKOVIĆ
BOW DOWN YOU ALL https://t.co/jwdo3KuhSQ
David Marlow @theikigaiguy
Djokovic is a machine. 5 pickle match? No self-discipline. @rolandgarros
Chuck @PenleyPepC
Thank you. Lorenzo Musetti and Djokovic for a graceful gradual evening match. #RolandGarros
The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter
Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer for most Big Slam match wins.
369.
Right a boy from Belgrade, Serbia.
The Tennis Podcast @TennisPodcast
Shapely fightback from Novak Djokovic to beat Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in draw over 4 hours.
It carried out after 3 o’clock in the morning, the latest in #RolandGarros historical past.
Fully absurd.
The make a selection ties Djokovic with Roger Federer for most Big Slam match wins at 369. This file ought to still seemingly come by broken quickly.
The lateness of the match would possibly perchance perchance perchance influence Djokovic going forward in this 365 days’s French Originate, even supposing his dominant ending ought to still strike apprehension in opponents.
Djokovic will face Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth spherical in a match that would possibly perchance use self-discipline Monday at 5 A.M. ET.
