Novak withdraws from Roland Garros!
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland Garros due to a right-knee injury, the tournament announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Novak battles back in another epic to reach the last 8 in Paris
Top seed won second five-set thriller in Paris. The defending champion edged past 23rd seed Francisco Cerundolo recording a 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance into the Roland Garros quarter-finals. He next plays Casper Ruud (NOR, 7).
RG: Impressive win for Novak in late night thriller for a spot in R4!
Novak withstood the challenge of no.30 seed Lorenzo Musetti to prevail 7-5, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 and reach the last 16 in four hours and 29 minutes.
Novak fires into third round at Roland Garros
Defending champion progressed to the French Open third round following a 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Roberto Carballes Baena on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Novak goes on to face Lorenzo Musetti (ITA, 30).
Novak downs Herbert in Paris opener
World no.1 Novak Djokovic began his French Open title defence against Pierre-Hugues Herbert on Tuesday, beating the home wild card in straight sets 6-4, 7-6, 6-4.