Djokovic eases into French Open semifinals with win over young pretender Zverev
World number one Novak Djokovic eased into the French Open semifinals with a solid three-set victory over fifth seed Alexander Zverev of Germany, 7-5 6-2 6-2.
The Serbian top seed took the initiative from the outset, dictating the pace of the game over his 22-year-old opponent.
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The 32-year-old converted six break points and won 80 percent of his first-serve points to destroy Zverev in two hours and 9 minutes.
Djokovic has extended his incredible Grand Slam winning streak to 25 matches as he remains in the hunt for a fourth consecutive major title.
Back in the final 4️⃣.@DjokerNole too good for Zverev 7-5 6-2 6-2. Meets Them in the semi-finals.🎾 https://t.co/Zs3DNFWbFP#RG19pic.twitter.com/sz1GWIHa2h
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2019
In the semifinal, the 15-time Grand Slam winner will take on Dominic Thiem of Austria, who beat Russia’s Karen Khachanov in his respective quarterfinal.
The other semifinal battle will feature Spanish star Rafael Nadal – 11-time Roland-Garros winner and undisputed 'King of Clay' – facing off against Swiss legend Roger Federer.
9⃣e demi-finale à Roland-Garros 🙌@DjokerNole élimine Alexander Zverev en 3 sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-2. La dernière fois qu'il a atteint les demi-finales à Paris, c'était en 2016, l'année de son titre...https://t.co/pBhRp41cjD | #RG19pic.twitter.com/IXI3ulAQMr
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2019
Djokovic is bidding to add to the solitary French Open title he won in 2016.
