Djokovic Defeats Zverev Advances French Open Semi-Final

Novak Djokovic advanced to the French Open semi-finals by defeating Alexander Zverev in a four-set quarterfinal match marked by intense rallies, including a memorable 41-stroke point won by Djokovic. The 38-year-old Djokovic, aiming for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, overcame a first-set loss to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and will face top seed Jannik Sinner, who reached the semi-finals with a straight-sets victory over Alexander Bublik. Sinner, ranked world No. 1 and yet to drop a set at Roland Garros this year, showcased dominance and resilience in his 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 win. Both Djokovic and Sinner are demonstrating strong form as they vie for the title, with Djokovic targeting a historic milestone and Sinner maintaining his top-seed status. The quarterfinals also featured impressive performances from other players like Loïs Boisson, who reached the women's semi-finals, highlighting the tournament's competitive excitement.