Novak Djokovic wins late-night thriller against Lorenzo Musetti at French Open
- Novak Djokovic defeats Lorenzo Musetti in a late-night five-set match at the French Open.
- The match was delayed into the early hours of the morning due to heavy rain, earning the tournament the nickname 'Drench Open'.
- Djokovic's French Open title defense and hold on the No. 1 ranking remain strong after the victory.
Novak Djokovic had a tough match against Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open. The match was delayed until late at night because of rain. This delay was due to rain causing disruptions at the tournament. The decision to play Djokovic's match late was made during another long match earlier in the day. Djokovic finally started his match at 10:40 pm. Despite facing challenges during the game, Djokovic managed to win against Musetti. The match lasted for 4 and a half hours and ended after 3 am, making it the latest finish in French Open history. Djokovic's win tied him with Roger Federer for the most wins at Grand Slam tournaments. Djokovic struggled during the match but managed to win the last two sets convincingly. This victory keeps Djokovic's hopes alive for his 25th Grand Slam title and fourth at Roland Garros. Djokovic had faced disappointing results earlier in the year, so this win was crucial for him. He had low expectations but high hopes coming into the tournament. This match was a rematch from the 2021 French Open, where Musetti had also put up a strong fight against Djokovic. Djokovic had a chance to win the second set but Musetti turned the game around and won the set. Despite facing challenges and tough moments during the match, Djokovic managed to secure a victory. His determination and skill helped him overcome the obstacles and advance to the next round of the tournament.