Novak Djokovic rallied from dropping a set for the first time in the tournament to overcome Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 yesterday at the French Open to reach the 45th . semifinal in a “Grand Slam” in his career.
Roger Federer holds the men’s record of 46 appearances in the semifinal of a “major”.
With this victory against the 11th. seeded Khachanov, Djokovic moved into the top four for 12th. occasion at Roland Garros. Only Rafael Nadal has achieved it more times, with 15 semifinals and 14 titles; the Spaniard missed this edition due to injury. His next rival will be Carlos Alcaraz, who dispatched Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets.
For their part, Aryna Sabalenka and Karolina Muchova reached the semifinals for the first time with early victories.
Sabalenka, the second seed of the tournament, beat Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-4 to meet Muchova in the prelude to the final of the “Grand Slam” on clay. Muchova defeated 2021 Australian Open semifinalist Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 6-2.
Editing: Ana Ordaz
2023-06-07 20:57:34
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