Novak Djokovic Thrills Fans at 2024 French Open With Comeback Win vs. Lorenzo Musetti
Jack MurrayJune 2, 2024
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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.
Roland-Garros @rolandgarrosTHE DEFENDING CHAMPION SURVIVES A 5-SET THRILLER! #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/m4GIsBl4SN
ATP Tour @atptourNOLE SURVIVES 😤@DjokerNole | @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/ax56D5KZpv
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.
Roland-Garros @rolandgarrosA true battle on Chatrier ⚔️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/UNqvZ5sbld
Roland-Garros @rolandgarrosA tennis masterclass going in 5, and Djokovic wants to hear the crowd 🗣️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/dPQXUFevKD
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. 🇷🇸
A 6-0 5th set completes his comeback victory over Lorenzo Musetti to advance to Round 4 at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/sX4kIJ94l3
THE SOWAH’s®🇬🇭 @jamessowahNovak Djokovic is the name..what a performance and a comeback
Tennis Connected @TennisConnected4-0 Djokovic in set 5. He’s the GOAT for a reason. Incredible effort tonight.
Obie @ObieSageDjokovic is the undisputed GOAT. #Djokovic #rolandgarros
Carlos Navarro @TheMagician5GSDon’t ever go away, man.
The living embodiment of what tennis is and means to all of us.
37 years old. Won it all. Still hustling at 3 AM in his constant pursuit of greatness.
Novak Djokovic. That’s it. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/N4zRUSsLmQ
José Morgado @josemorgadoLEGENDARY.
World #1 and 24-time Grand Slam champ Novak Djokovic survives at #RolandGarros, beating 22yo Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 to reach the last 16 at #RolandGarros for the 18th time.
4h30.
3.08am in Paris
No words. pic.twitter.com/ok1IovsKJW
Glen @glenwatersGreat win by Djokovic! #rolandgarros pic.twitter.com/u7dABfp9Ut
Adedamola Damben @damben17-5, 6(6)-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0
Novak Djokovic advances to the 4th Round. #Idemooo #NoleFam #RolandGarros
Nine Fortyeight @FortyeightNineAbsolutely amazing match Novak Djokovic v Lorenzo Musetti. Novak is all class and again shows why he has been the man to beat since the start of 2011.
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 #rolandgarros #frenchopen #tennis
Simone Curto @CurtoSimoneKING NOVAK DJOKOVIĆ
BOW DOWN YOU ALL https://t.co/jwdo3KuhSQ
David Marlow @theikigaiguyDjokovic is a machine. 5 set match? No problem. @rolandgarros
Chuck @PenleyPepCThank you. Lorenzo Musetti and Djokovic for a phenomenal late night match. #RolandGarros
The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetterNovak Djokovic ties Roger Federer for most Grand Slam match wins.
369.
Just a boy from Belgrade, Serbia.
🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/A6Oznp3aOU
Dak @dakstonecoldNovak Djokovic will never be washed
liverling @kiofushocommon djokovic black magic
fabri paiva @crfabripaivaNOVAK GOAT DJOKOVIC
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.
It finished after 3 o’clock in the morning, the latest in #RolandGarros history.
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.
