French Open: Djokovic edges closer to Grand Slam record with spot in last eight | Tennis News – Times of India
Novak Djokovic, the world number three, continued his dominant run at the French Open on Sunday, securing a convincing victory over Juan Pablo Varillas to advance to the quarter-finals. The Serbian superstar’s 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 triumph puts him one step closer to a historic 23rd Grand Slam title.
Facing off against the Peruvian, Djokovic displayed his exceptional form, leaving no room for his opponent to mount a challenge. Despite the windy conditions on Philippe Chatrier court, the Serbian remained composed and in control throughout the match. He strategically attacked Varillas, avoiding lengthy baseline exchanges that had proven successful for the Peruvian in his previous rounds.
Facing off against the Peruvian, Djokovic displayed his exceptional form, leaving no room for his opponent to mount a challenge. Despite the windy conditions on Philippe Chatrier court, the Serbian remained composed and in control throughout the match. He strategically attacked Varillas, avoiding lengthy baseline exchanges that had proven successful for the Peruvian in his previous rounds.
Varillas, ranked 94th in the world, struggled to find his rhythm against Djokovic’s relentless pressure. The Peruvian was unable to turn the tide of the match, as Djokovic dominated the shorter rallies and dictated the pace. With this victory, Djokovic sets up a quarter-final clash against 11th seed Karen Khachanov.
Djokovic’s impressive performance at Roland Garros is highlighted by his record-breaking 17th quarter-final appearance in Paris, surpassing the 16 achieved by the absent 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who is sidelined this year due to injury.
(With inputs from Reuters)
