Djokovic Makes History with Dominant Win to Reach 19th French Open Quarter-Final
Hey everyone, let’s talk about yet another remarkable chapter in the legend of Novak Djokovic. Just when some doubters had started to whisper about his decline, the Serbian maestro has once again proven why he's considered one of the greatest players in the history of tennis. At the 2025 French Open, Djokovic delivered a masterclass, dismantling Britain’s Cameron Norrie in straight sets—6-2, 6-3, 6-2—to storm into a record 19th quarter-final in Paris.
Now, what makes this win extra special isn’t just the scoreline or the ease with which he did it. It’s what it represents. This was Djokovic’s 100th singles victory at Roland Garros, making him only the second man to hit that century mark after Rafael Nadal. And get this—at 38 years old, Djokovic is now the oldest man in 55 years to reach the quarters at the French Open. Unbelievable!
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His journey to this point hasn’t exactly been smooth. Earlier this clay season, Djokovic seemed off-balance, struggling to find form and rhythm. Losses piled up, and questions about his physicality and hunger began to surface. But here in Paris, everything changed. He’s yet to drop a set, and the level of control he displayed against Norrie was vintage Djokovic—measured, clinical, and almost ruthless.
Norrie tried to battle. He had rediscovered some spark at this year’s French Open, even upsetting Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller. He came into the match against Djokovic with some confidence and even managed to break the Serbian early in the second set. But Djokovic, as he so often does, absorbed the pressure and responded like a champion. Long rallies? He won most of them. Drop shots? On point. Big moments? He served with precision and composure.
Even when Norrie took a medical timeout for a foot injury in the second set, Djokovic didn’t lose focus. Instead, he shifted gears in the third, applying relentless pressure and closing out the match with authority. The gap in firepower and experience between the two was undeniable.
What’s also exciting is that Djokovic’s decision to play in Geneva just before Paris, where he won his 100th career title, turned out to be a brilliant tactical move. It gave him much-needed match play and rhythm, and now he looks like a serious title threat once again.
As for Norrie, despite the loss, he walks away from Roland Garros with his head high. After a tough 18 months that saw him tumble from the top 20 to outside the top 90, this run to the fourth round is a massive confidence boost. With the grass season ahead, this might just be the turning point he needed.
But the moment belongs to Djokovic. A century of wins at Roland Garros. A record 19th quarter-final. And still looking like he’s got more history to make. The king isn’t done yet—far from it.
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