Novak Djokovic reaches the French Open fourth round with a five-set win over Lorenzo Musetti that ends at 03:07 local time in Paris.
Novak Djokovic came through a five-set epic against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open, which ended at 03:07 local time in Paris.
The 37-year-old from Serbia appeared to be on the brink of exiting the tournament at the hands of an inspired Musetti, the 30th seed. Unsurprisingly, given the nature of their late-night battle, there was a warm embrace between the pair at the conclusion of the match and Djokovic joined the Court Philippe Chatrier crowd in applauding his 22-year-old opponent from the Paris clay.
The 22-year-old started quickly on this occasion too, breaking serve in the third game of the match, although Djokovic immediately responded in kind and then outlasted his opponent in a lengthy rally to convert his first set point.
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