Novak Djokovic Thrills Fans at 2024 French Open With Comeback Win vs. Lorenzo Musetti

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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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