Novak Djokovic Thrills Fans at 2024 French Open With Comeback Win vs. Lorenzo Musetti
June 2, 2024
It's safe to say that Novak Djokovic dealt with some adversity on Saturday night.
The current world No. 1 saw his third round match against Lorenzo Musetti get delayed multiple times and the match lasted deep into Sunday morning in France. Additionally, Musetti took a victory in the second and third sets, meaning Djokovic would need to win two straight sets to stay alive.
Despite the upset seeming likely, Djokovic proved why it is silly to doubt him and came back to earn the 7-5, 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory.
ATP Tour @atptourNOLE SURVIVES 😤<a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/rolandgarros?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rolandgarros</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a> <a href="https://t.co/ax56D5KZpv">pic.twitter.com/ax56D5KZpv</a>
Djokovic started well by earning the first competitive set, but Musetti's consecutive victories changed the tempo and the Italian even took a multi-game lead in the fourth set.
Then, Djokovic turned it on.
He took over the match, flashing his skill and strength in order to keep his quest for a repeat championship alive.
Fans took to social media to celebrate the accomplishment:
NBC Sports @NBCSportsPure greatness from Novak Djokovic. 🇷🇸<br><br>A 6-0 5th set completes his comeback victory over Lorenzo Musetti to advance to Round 4 at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a> <a href="https://t.co/sX4kIJ94l3">pic.twitter.com/sX4kIJ94l3</a>
Carlos Navarro @TheMagician5GSDon't ever go away, man.<br><br>The living embodiment of what tennis is and means to all of us.<br><br>37 years old. Won it all. Still hustling at 3 AM in his constant pursuit of greatness.<br><br>Novak Djokovic. That's it. That's the tweet. <a href="https://t.co/N4zRUSsLmQ">pic.twitter.com/N4zRUSsLmQ</a>
José Morgado @josemorgadoLEGENDARY.<br><br>World #1 and 24-time Grand Slam champ Novak Djokovic survives at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a>, beating 22yo Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 to reach the last 16 at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a> for the 18th time.<br><br>4h30.<br><br>3.08am in Paris<br><br>No words. <a href="https://t.co/ok1IovsKJW">pic.twitter.com/ok1IovsKJW</a>
Adedamola Damben @damben17-5, 6(6)-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0<br><br>Novak Djokovic advances to the 4th Round. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Idemooo?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Idemooo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoleFam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NoleFam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a>
Naseem @naseem028Novak Djokovic putting in an all time great performance to win in 5 sets at 3 in the morning against a very good Musetti <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rolandgarros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rolandgarros</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/frenchopen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#frenchopen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tennis?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tennis</a>
The Tennis Podcast @TennisPodcastStunning fightback from Novak Djokovic to beat Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in way over 4 hours. <br><br>It finished after 3 o'clock in the morning, the latest in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RolandGarros?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RolandGarros</a> history. <br><br>Absolutely absurd.
The win ties Djokovic with Roger Federer for most Grand Slam match wins at 369. This record should seemingly get broken soon.
The lateness of the match could impact Djokovic going forward in this year's French Open, although his dominant ending should strike fear in opponents.
Djokovic will face Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round in a match that will take place Monday at 5 A.M. ET.
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