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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 @rolandgarros
THE DEFENDING CHAMPION SURVIVES A 5-SET THRILLER! #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/m4GIsBl4SN
ATP Tour @atptour
NOLE 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 @rolandgarros
A true battle on Chatrier ⚔️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/UNqvZ5sbld
Roland-Garros @rolandgarros
A 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 @NBCSports
Pure 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®🇬🇭 @jamessowah
Novak Djokovic is the name..what a performance and a comeback
Tennis Connected @TennisConnected
4-0 Djokovic in set 5. He’s the GOAT for a reason. Incredible effort tonight.
Obie @ObieSage
Djokovic is the undisputed GOAT. #Djokovic #rolandgarros
Carlos Navarro @TheMagician5GS
Don’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 @josemorgado
LEGENDARY.
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 @glenwaters
Great win by Djokovic! #rolandgarros pic.twitter.com/u7dABfp9Ut
Adedamola Damben @damben1
7-5, 6(6)-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0
Novak Djokovic advances to the 4th Round. #Idemooo #NoleFam #RolandGarros
Nine Fortyeight @FortyeightNine
Absolutely 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 @naseem028
Novak 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 @CurtoSimone
KING NOVAK DJOKOVIĆ
BOW DOWN YOU ALL https://t.co/jwdo3KuhSQ
David Marlow @theikigaiguy
Djokovic is a machine. 5 set match? No problem. @rolandgarros
Chuck @PenleyPepC
Thank you. Lorenzo Musetti and Djokovic for a phenomenal late night match. #RolandGarros
The Tennis Letter @TheTennisLetter
Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer for most Grand Slam match wins.
369.
Just a boy from Belgrade, Serbia.
🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/A6Oznp3aOU
Dak @dakstonecold
Novak Djokovic will never be washed
liverling @kiofusho
common djokovic black magic
fabri paiva @crfabripaiva
NOVAK GOAT DJOKOVIC
The Tennis Podcast @TennisPodcast
Stunning 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.
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