Tennis Keeps Score on the Court - 3 a.m.: Djokovic secures a thrilling victory, eager to celebrate.
Novak Djokovic, the world's best tennis player, came close to losing in a thrilling five-set match at the French Open, ultimately advancing to the third round with a 7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 win against Italian Lorenzo Musetti. The 37-year-old Serb put in a tremendous effort for four and a half hours before securing a spot in the round of 16 against Argentine Francisco Cerundolo.
Djokovic, speaking to reporters on Court Philippe Chatrier in French, shared his excitement, saying, "I'm buzzing with energy and can't sleep! If there's a celebration going on somewhere, I'll join in. Let's go!" He praised his opponent, noting Musetti played an incredible match and almost won. Dropping the first two sets, Djokovic rallied and unleashed a powerful display in the end.
Djokovic tied the Grand Slam match win record of legendary tennis player Roger Federer with his 369th major tournament win. He has surpassed both Federer (20) and Spanish star Rafael Nadal (22) when it comes to Grand Slam titles.
Before serving for the first time at Roland Garros this season, Djokovic remarked, "I came to Paris this year with low expectations and high hopes." So far this season, the former tour kingpin has struggled to find his groove and hasn't won any tournaments. "Obviously, this affects me," Djokovic acknowledged.
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Roger Federer, with his 369 major tournament wins, is tied in the record books by Novak Djokovic after his victory at the French Open. Despite low expectations, Djokovic sought to make an impact in Paris, striving for tournament success. Lorenzo Musetti, an Italian tennis player, pushed Djokovic to the limit in their five-set match, almost securing a historic win against the Serbian and world number one. In the international tennis scene, Serbia and Italy are both prominent countries, with Djokovic and Musetti representing their nations on the world stage at the French Open in France.
