PARIS — Novak Djokovic earned his a centesimal profession French Open victory, a mark surpassed amongst males solely by Rafael Nadal, by overwhelming Cam Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 within the fourth spherical Monday.
Djokovic hasn’t ceded a set on his approach to the quarterfinals this yr at Roland-Garros, the place he has received three of his 24 Grand Slam titles.
“I really feel good. Day-after-day, I’ve extra expectations about my recreation, (and with) 12 units performed, 12 units received, all the things is strong and constructive,” Djokovic mentioned.
The 38-year-old Serbian had a pair of three-match shedding streaks this season however appears to be in prime type these days, together with accumulating his a centesimal title on the Geneva Open the week earlier than play started in Paris. He additionally beat Norrie in Geneva.
“He was strong right this moment, and he did not give me something,” Norrie mentioned. “Defending effectively, serving effectively, returning effectively and really sharp.”
Subsequent up for Djokovic is a matchup in opposition to No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday for a berth within the semifinals. Zverev superior Monday when his opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, stop within the second set with an stomach pressure.
“He positively is aware of easy methods to play tennis. He positively is aware of what it means to be on the large stage and to play large matches,” Zverev mentioned about Djokovic. “There is no such thing as a doubt about that.”
Djokovic improved to 100-16 on the French Open. Nadal, who retired on the finish of final season, went 112-4 whereas successful a document 14 championships on the clay-court main.
In different motion, No. 62 Alexander Bublik shocked No. 5 Jack Draper 5-7, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and subsequent meets both No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 17 Andrey Rublev, who had been scheduled to play Monday night time for the final males’s quarterfinal spot.