He then overcame arguably the biggest test of all, taking down 13-time champion Rafael Nadal in a four-set classic for a place in the final. The journey to Parisian glory was anything but easy for Djokovic, who also had to battle back from two sets to love against Lorenzo Musetti in the fourth round. In 2016, Djokovic became the first man to complete the Melbourne-Paris double since Jim Courier in 1992, and the third man in history to achieve it on multiple occasions after Laver and Emerson. 1 began the season by lifting his ninth Australian Open trophy, and by claiming his second Grand Slam title in a row he remains on track for a calendar Grand Slam. Most Grand Slam Men’s Singles Titles (all time) Player The victory narrowed the gap on 20-time champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the top of the list for most major men’s singles titles. Simply unstoppable 🏆 #RolandGarrosWithInfosys /RqoVEDtQOVĭjokovic, who previously won the Roland Garros title in 2016, added a 19th Grand Slam trophy to his ever-growing haul. “ probably ranks at the top three all-time achievements and experiences that I had in my professional tennis career: going through four-and-a-half battle with Rafa on his court, then bouncing back after not practicing yesterday, just coming in today with as much as recharged batteries and energy regained to fight another battle of four-and-a-half hours against Tsitsipas.” “I couldn't be happier and more satisfied with this kind of scenario in the last 48 hours. part of the history of the sport that I love with all my heart is always something that is very inspiring and very fulfilling for me,” Djokovic said. “Of course, I am thrilled and I'm very proud of this achievement.
Instead, it was a jubilant Diane Parry, in front of her native fans, who will be moving on.Vajda Says Djokovic 'Has Ability To Win The Grand Slam This Year' So I believe when I start playing matches, I can be really dangerous again and I can do well here as well." And even after being injured, I think I had some time to recover and to practice, so I have been preparing for this. But I think that I can be a good opponent. Expecting myself to do well after being injured for a long time, I don't really think that. I don't think expecting is something good for me. Still, even with that in mind, she would have hoped to advance past the opening round. Krejcikova spoke with reporters about her own expectations before the tournament: "I don't really expect much. She had a lot of support here, and she gave them things to cheer for.#RolandGarros
Ben Rothenberg on Parry for handling the moment, and recovering from a nightmare start (winning only one of the first 16 points).
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