Novak Djokovic shatters another record as he overtakes Roger Federer for most wins at a Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic did the unthinkable once again, as he came back from 2-1 sets down to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in the last 16 of the French Open. The top seed defeated the Argentine 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a match which saw him struggle with his right knee.
Novak Djokovic suffered a minor injury to his right knee halfway through the second set which impacted his mobility on the court. However, just like his victory over Lorenzo Musetti in the third round, the Serbian managed to grind out another five-set victory on Monday. By doing so, he broke the record for most wins at a Grand Slam, passing Roger Federer’s record of 369 wins.
Novak Djokovic registered his 370th victory at a Grand Slam, and reached his 59th career quarterfinals at a major event. The Serbian will now face the winner of the other last 16 clash between Casper Ruud and Taylor Frirz.
Novak Djokovic escapes another scare to keep French Open dreams alive
Novak Djokovic found himself staring at the exit door, with a set and a break down in the fourth set. However, just like he always does, the Serbian managed to turn around things and book a place in the quarterfinals of the French Open once again.
The defending champion has a lot of work to do over the course of the next two days, as his right knee looks in a poor condition. The top seed has already played two tight five-set matches over the course of the last 48 hours, which has also put a lot of strain on his physical well-being.
Novak Djokovic could face Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, which could be a rematch of the finals last year. The Serbian started off his last 16 battle in a bright manner, dismantling Francisco Cerundolo in the first set. However, the Argentine came right back into the match, taking the next two sets before Novak Djokovic managed to turn things around.
