Updated On: 04 June, 2024 04:44 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
With this win, Djokovic maintained his chances of reaching the final and holding on to the World No.1 ranking

Serbia`s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Argentina`s Francisco Cerundolo at the end of their men`s singles round of sixteen match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris. Pic/AFP
Defending champion Novak Djokovic endured a session with the physiotherapist and many ups and downs to win his second five-set thriller at the French Open on Monday, beating Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina to reach the quarterfinals.
The Serbian looked down and out against Cerundolo when he trailed by two sets to one and a break, conjured up more magic in the French Open as he showed incredible resistance to turn the tide and earn a dramatic 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory.