Paris – Novak Djokovic reached his 13th French Open semi-final after defeating Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 at Roland Garros.
The 38-year-old Serbian came from a set down against the third seed, using his trademark drop-shot to neutralise Zverev’s powerful game and secure victory in four sets.
Semi-Final Showdown with Sinner
Djokovic will face World No.1 Jannik Sinner on Friday in a perfectly balanced encounter – their head-to-head record stands at four wins each.
Sinner reached the semi-finals by beating Alexander Bublik in straight sets, continuing his impressive season after winning the Australian and US Open titles.
Quest for 25th Grand Slam
Victory would put Djokovic one step closer to a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title, cementing his position as tennis’s most successful player.
The other men’s semi-final features defending champion Carlos Alcaraz against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti.
Women’s Semi-Finals Set
French wildcard Lois Boisson stunned sixth seed Mirra Andreeva to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final, where she’ll face American Coco Gauff.
The home favourite’s breakthrough run has captured the imagination of the Parisian crowd at Roland Garros.
What’s Next
Friday’s semi-finals promise high-quality tennis as experience meets youth in the Djokovic-Sinner clash, while Alcaraz looks to defend his Roland Garros crown against the in-form Musetti.
Djokovic’s victory over Zverev proved that age is no barrier to his continued success, setting up what could be a defining match in his pursuit of tennis history.
