Cerundolo Upsets Djokovic at French Open
Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived one other 5 set tussle on the French Open on Monday, ousting Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3.
In a match that lasted 4 hours and 40 minutes, Djokovic used his clay-court expertise to beat his impressed opponent. Placing 52 winners and hitting six aces, the No. 1 seed additionally broke Roger Federer’s document for many Grand Slam singles victories.
Djokovic, who performed till 4am within the earlier match towards Lorenzo Musetti, skilled proper knee ache all through his encounter with Cerundolo. The Serb will subsequent face both No. 7 seed Casper Ruud or No. 12 seed Taylor Fritz.
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Medvedev Ousted
In different outcomes, No. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev was despatched packing by No. 11 seed Alex de Minaur, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3.
De Minaur will subsequent face both No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev or No. 13 seed Holger Rune.
Sabalenka Reaches Quarterfinals
No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka reached the quarterfinals of the French Open on Monday, simply dispatching Emma Navvaro 6-2, 6-3. Sabalenka will subsequent face 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva for a semifinal spot.
Elsewhere, No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina dismissed Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-3.
Tuesday’s motion on the French Open will function Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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