Veteran Champion Battles Blister & Crowd Pressure to Advance
Novak Djokovic proved age is just a number during a dramatic second-round clash at Roland-Garros! 🏟️ The 38-year-old Serbian superstar overcame a blister injury and a roaring Parisian crowd to defeat France's Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(1) on Thursday.
After cruising through the first two sets, Djokovic faced a medical timeout for foot treatment in the third. 'The blister complicated things,' he admitted post-match, but still delivered a signature tiebreak masterclass 💪. The 24-time Grand Slam winner saved a set point before closing the match with what he called 'great focus and calm.'
Next Gen Watch: Sinner Makes Quiet Progress
While Djokovic battled drama, rising star Jannik Sinner smoothly advanced to Round 3. The Italian world No. 2 continues his quest for a first French Open title, proving next-gen players are ready to challenge tennis royalty 👑.
Djokovic now faces Austria's Filip Misolic as he chases history: a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam trophy 🏆. With this gritty performance, he's shown the fire still burns bright!
