Novak Djokovic, eyeing his 23rd Grand Slam title, advanced to the semifinals of the French Open on Tuesday after a hard-fought victory over Karen Khachanov. The 36-year-old Serbian star overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Khachanov 4-6, 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4, showcasing his unmatched resilience on the clay courts of Roland Garros.
With this win, Djokovic set up a much-anticipated semifinal clash against world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. The young Spanish sensation cruised past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(5), to secure his spot in the last four.
“I’m thrilled to be back in the semifinals here,” Djokovic said. “Carlos is a fantastic player, and it’s going to be an exciting match. I’ve been looking forward to this challenge.”
The upcoming match is generating buzz worldwide, as fans are eager to see the experienced Djokovic face off against the 20-year-old Alcaraz, who is being hailed as the future of men’s tennis.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the draw, Germany’s Alexander Zverev continued his impressive run by defeating Tomás Martín Etcheverry in four sets. Zverev will face Casper Ruud of Norway, who ousted Denmark’s Holger Rune in a thrilling quarterfinal encounter.
The stage is set for an electrifying finish at Roland Garros, with tennis enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the semifinal showdowns.
