Novak Djokovic reached his 12th career semifinal at the Roland Garros, after dispatching Karen Khachanov in a thrilling match.
World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic recovered from a set down to beat Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Roland Garros semifinals for the twelfth time in his career.
Match recap
Khachanov got the first break of the match to go 3-2 up and held on to it to take the first set 6-4.
The second set was a tight one leading to a tiebreak, which was completely one-sided, as Djokovic won it 7-6(0), making it a set apiece.
Djokovic broke for the second time in the third set and served at 5-2, taking full control to win 6-2.
A huge hold for Khachanov to start the fourth set from 0-30, Djokovic broke to lead 2-1, as the Russian rallied back to get the set back on serve at 4-4.
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Speaking on beating Khachanov, Djokovic said he has lots of respect for the Russian.
“You’re not gonna have victories handed over to you. You gotta earn them.. it was a big fight. It always is. I have lots of respect for Karen. He’s a great fighter, a great player. I wish him all the best for the rest of the year.”
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