Novak Djokovic avenges Australian Open exit by defeating Alexander Zverev

In the French Open quarter-finals held on June 4, 2025, in France, Novak Djokovic faced Alexander Zverev in a challenging match. Djokovic, aiming for his record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles title, had not dropped a set in the tournament prior to this match and was coming off a straight-set victory against Cameron Norrie in the fourth round. Meanwhile, Zverev, the third seed, progressed to the quarter-finals following an opponent's injury retirement. As the match began, Zverev took the first set, but Djokovic quickly regrouped and secured victory in four sets, showcasing his skills and strategy with effective drop shots and strong baseline play. This match marked Djokovic's 100th career win at Roland Garros and brought him to his 13th French Open semi-final. After the match, he expressed confidence in his performance and acknowledged the challenge of facing World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, where he aims to maintain high-level play to compete for the coveted title. Djokovic's victory over Zverev also served as a redemption after retiring in their previous encounter during the Australian Open semi-finals in early 2025, where he was forced to withdraw due to a hamstring injury. With the match completed, Djokovic not only improved his win record against Zverev but also demonstrated his resilience and determination to reclaim his position at the top of the sport, setting the stage for an exciting semi-final clash against Sinner.