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French Open: Djokovic subdues Khachanov in straight sets to secure semis spot
Updated On: 07 June, 2023 10:08 AM IST | Paris | IANS
Djokovic did not earn a breakpoint in the opening two sets but raised his level spectacularly from the second-set tie-break onwards on Court Philippe-Chatrier to seal a three-hour, 38-minute win
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Serbia`s Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Russia`s Karen Khachanov during their men`s singles quarter final match on day ten of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. Pic/AFP
The Novak Djokovic juggernaut continued to roll at the French Open in pursuit of his third crown at Roland Garros, 23rd Grand Slam title and World No.1 ranking as the Serbian weathered a tough challenge from Karen Khachanov to reach the men`s singles semifinals here on Tuesday.
In a well-contested quarterfinal, the third seed Djokovic braved an early barrage from Khachanov before sealing an ultimately comfortable 4-6, 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-victory at the clay-court major.
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