Novak Djokovic gained a shocking 41-shot rally in opposition to Alexander Zverev within the fourth set on the 2025 French Open quarterfinals, then defeated the world’s No. 3 participant to advance to his thirteenth semifinal at Roland Garros.
Djokovic bounced again after dropping the primary set, successful the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
The rally got here at a vital juncture within the fourth set, with Zverev searching for a break level down 3-2. They performed 4 extra factors earlier than Djokovic saved his service sport for a 4-2 set benefit.
In 2024, Djokovic withdrew from the French Open as a result of a knee damage after reaching the quarterfinals, one yr after successful his third Coupe des Mousquetaires.
Traditionally, the 24-time males’s grand slam singles title winner has fared worse at Roland Garros than on the sport’s three different majors (Australian Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open), along with his 17 losses probably the most among the many 4 grand slam occasions.
Djokovic’s path will get tougher within the semis, the place he’ll play world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Sinner hasn’t dropped a set at this yr’s match and cruised within the quarters in opposition to Alexander Bublik, successful 6-1, 7-5, 6-0. He is additionally won three in a row in opposition to Djokovic, most lately the 2024 ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai ultimate.
Djokovic leads in main matches, 2-1, defeating Sinner in 5 units in the course of the quarterfinals on the 2022 Wimbledon and once more the next yr in straight units in the course of the semifinals. Sinner gained most lately on the 2024 Australian Open semifinals in 4 units.
