Novak Djokovic qualified in the Roland Garros semifinals and shot down a half -century old record
Article by Sebastian Vasile – published Thursday, June 5, 2025, 10:04 / Updated Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:04
Novak Djokovic (38 years old, #6 ATP) qualified in the Roland Garros semifinals, after defeating Alexander Zverev (28, #3 ATP). Through this victory, the Serb felt a 50 -year -old record and did two more important things.
- Novak Djokovic won 690,000 euros By qualifying in semifinals
- Novak Djokovic will meet Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, who defeated Bublik in three sets
First of all, through the victory against Zverev, the Serb became the oldest player who defeated a world -world player on the slag after, in 1975, Ken Rosewall defeated Ilie Nastase.
Novak Djokovic shot down a half -century old record
Then, Novak became the second eldest tennis player who reached the semifinals Roland Garros, being out of only Richard Pancho Gonzales, who reached this phase in 1968, at 40.
Finally, Nole has increased its Record of Grand Slam semifinals, this being 51st time When qualified between the best four players in the Grand Slam tournaments. He is followed by the Swiss Roger Federer, who played 46 times in the semifinals.
VIDEO. Novak Djokovic defeated Zverev and qualified in the semifinals at Roland Garros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywcwgahle3k
Novak Djokovic: “I will say something what fans should not hear!”
Novak Djokovic lost the first set, but he managed to return incredible. In the end, he spoke in front of the fans.
“I do not know how to say this in French. I will say something that fans should not hear. First of all, I am focused on breathing, due to many difficult exchanges and solving tactical problems. I also had to fight against the wind, to understand how to serve. I did what I had to do, I spend time training very intense and finally everything happened properly“, Said Nole.
It was tactically difficult, I tried to find my three-four-four-day firms rhythm. It is not seen on the TV, but it beat a lot of wind, on each side the sensation was different. It can be very unpleasant, it was enough pressure and nervousness, I had to face various things against Zverev, who is one of the best in the world. I wish him all the best! I play a game based on running. At 38, it's hard, it's not easy to run so much, especially in such matches. This is one of the nights I still play for.
– Novak Djokovic
