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Djokovic embraces Iron Man tag after Fucsovics win

The French Open third round is underway as Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka continue to navigate off-court controversies at Roland Garros, while Carlos Alcaraz returns to top billing on Friday.

Djokovic beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina amid the fall-out of his decision to write “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia” on the camera after his first-round victory, as the Serbian continued his bid to win a men’s record 23rd grand slam. Djokovic remains on a collision course with world No 1 Alcaraz, who faces Denis Shapovalov in the night session.

Earlier, Sabalenka resumed her bid for consecutive grand slam titles with a straight-sets win against Kamilla Rakhimova. It came after she was confronted by a Ukrainian journalist following her second-round win and afterwards, Sabalenka did not undertake her usual media duties citing mental health concerns.

The result of the day was pulled off by Lorenzo Sonego, who came from two sets down to stun seventh seed Andrey Rublev in an epic comeback, before Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina recovered from a set down to defeat the Russian Anna Blinkova and continue her run at Roland Garros.

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Novak Djokovic beats Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in hard-fought contest

Here’s Djokovic: “I knew it was going to be a difficult match, a physical match. He competed very well, he’s an amazing fighter and an amazing player. There are not many weaknesses in his game and he played a great match.

“A win is a win. I thought if I lost the second set we would probably play five hours today. You have to be ready, that is what Grand Slam tennis is all about. It takes a lot of effort but you have to believe in yourself. I am proud of the performance today for sure.

“Three hours for two sets is obviously a lot. It required a lot of energy and my priority now is to recover. Tomorrow I will have a day off and I’ll be ready to play again.”

Novak Djokovic is congratulated by Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

(AP)

Lawrence Ostlere2 June 2023 18:10

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Game, set, match! Novak Djokovic 7-6 7-6 6-2 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

He was made to work hard for this one, but Djokovic gets over the line! He is through to the fourth round and takes another step towards slam No 23.

Lawrence Ostlere2 June 2023 17:59

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French Open: Cameron Norrie 1-6 Lorenzo Musetti

Norrie loses the first set against 21-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti. It lasted barely 30 minutes.

Lawrence Ostlere2 June 2023 17:51

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Aryna Sabalenka opts out of French Open media duties after tense exchange

Aryna Sabalenka did not undertake her usual media duties at the French Open citing mental health concerns after her third-round win over Kamilla Rakhimova.

“For many months now I have answered these questions at tournaments and been very clear in my feelings and my thoughts,” said Sabalenka.

“These questions do not bother me after my matches. I know that I have to provide answers to the media on things not related to my tennis or my matches but, on Wednesday, I did not feel safe in the press conference.

“I should be able to feel safe when I do interviews with the journalists after my matches. For my own mental health and well-being, I have decided to take myself out of this situation today, and the tournament has supported me in this decision.”

Jamie Braidwood2 June 2023 17:39

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French Open: Novak Djokovic 7-6 7-6 3-0 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – Break!

The tide has turned here, and you can’t really blame Davidovich Fokina. The Spaniard’s level drops slightly as Djokovic breaks to start the second set. Djokovic overcomes a slight wobble to hold and take a 3-0 lead in the third.

Jamie Braidwood2 June 2023 17:25

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French Open: Novak Djokovic 7-6 7-6 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Djokovic calls a medical timeout! The 36-year-old is getting work down on his left thigh – the area he was banging earlier.

The Philippe-Chatrier starts to boo and Djokovic applauds sarcastically in response, asking for more.

It came as Davidovich Fokina went off court anyway – Djokovic looks fine to continue.

Jamie Braidwood2 June 2023 17:11

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French Open: Novak Djokovic 7-6 7-6 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – Set!

That must be so gutting for Davidovich Fokina. In two hours and 48 minutes the Spaniard has taken Djokovic to two tiebreak but has nothing to show for it. He had a set point, too, before the tiebreak.

The match has been equal but Djokovic is just winning the most important points. The huge celebration from him there tells you how vital that set was. Massive.

(REUTERS)

Jamie Braidwood2 June 2023 17:07

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French Open: Novak Djokovic 7-6 7-6 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – Set!

Wow! Davidovich Fokina pulls off a stunning drop shot and then rattles a big serve down the middle and suddenly the Spaniard leads 5-4!

Incredible from Djokovic, so controlled, so patient, he grinds Davidovich Fokina down from the baseline and brings up set point…

Davidovich Fokina pushes wide and Djokovic goes wild! Huge fist pumps from the Serbian as he takes the two-set lead!

Jamie Braidwood2 June 2023 17:03

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French Open: Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-6 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – Tiebreak!

Davidovich Fokina can’t believe it after Djokovic somehow salvages a point to edge ahead in the tiebreak. The Spaniard has put everything into this match and is doubling over after almost every point, but Djokovic is really turning on the steel now and gets to the change of ends leading 4-2.

Jamie Braidwood2 June 2023 17:00

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French Open: Novak Djokovic 7-6 6-6 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – Tiebreak!

Wild! After holding serve, Davidovich Fokina forces break point at 5-6 in the second! Djokovic stays patient in a lengthy exchange, and Davidovich Fokina doubles over after pushing a backhand long! That was a huge chance and Djokovic closes the door immediately. A forehand winner from the two-time winner sets up the tiebreak.

Jamie Braidwood2 June 2023 16:55

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