Djokovic Reaches French Open Semis Defeating Zverev, Faces Sinner

Novak Djokovic, at 38 years old, defeated Alexander Zverev in a four-set quarterfinal match at the 2025 French Open, advancing to his 13th Roland Garros semifinal and moving closer to a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic lost the first set but adapted his strategy by using precise drop shots and maintaining strong service games to overcome Zverev, who started strong but faltered as the match progressed. This victory marked Djokovic's 101st win at Roland Garros and his 51st Grand Slam semifinal, underscoring his enduring competitiveness despite his age. Djokovic will face world number one Jannik Sinner in the semifinals, with the other semifinal featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti. Zverev, last year's finalist, continues to seek his first Grand Slam title but was unable to capitalize on his early lead in the match. Djokovic highlighted the physical challenge of competing at his age but emphasized his motivation to continue playing at the highest level.