Nole reached his 12th French Open quarter-final with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Spain's Fernando Verdasco on Chatrier. The victory was his 200th triumph on clay courts. Next up for Novak is world no.72 Marco Cecchinato on Tuesday
Novak booked his place in the fourth round of Roland Garros on Friday, following a marathon 6-4, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-2 victory over 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut. The Spaniard really tested the former world no.1, but Djokovic made it through an epic battle in three hours and 48 minutes
2016 titlist emerged victorious from a tricky encounter with Jaume Munar as he won 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4 after being challenged in the opening set. Next up is no.13 seed Roberto Bautista Agut, against whom he owns a 6-1 H2H record
No.20 seed and 2016 champion won his opening match at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday, beating Brazilian qualifier Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and five minutes. He next faces qualifier from Spain Jaume Munar (Q, ATP #155)
Singles draw has been made for the second Grand Slam of the season, the Roland Garros, taking place in Paris, from May 27 to June 10. The French Open first round matches will be played during the first three days of the competition
