French Open: Djokovic reaches quarterfinals, Alcaraz also wins
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Khaskhabar.com : Monday, 05 June 2023 12:14 PM
Paris. Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Pablo Varillas of Peru in straight sets on Sunday to enter the quarter-finals of the French Open. Djokovic has reached the quarter-finals of the French Open 17 times, surpassing his long-time rival Rafael Nadal. He won the match in one hour and 57 minutes. Serbian player Djokovic is trying to win a record 23rd Grand Slam men’s title at Roland Garros by winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 against Varilas, reports Xinhua news agency.
Djokovic said, I am proud of it, but my focus is on the next match. Djokovic will face Karen Khachanov of Russia in the quarterfinals.
Djokovic said, I really enjoyed it, my best performance so far in the tournament.
The two-time champion, who won the French Open title in 2016 and 2021, can regain the world No. 1 spot if he lifts the trophy this time.
“The last 10 days have been the best since the Australian Open, so that’s good,” the 36-year-old said. I’m on the right track.
Meanwhile, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Alcaraz will take on fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in the quarterfinals.
Musetti beat Alcaraz on clay in the Hamburg final last July. But this time the Alcaraz of Spain took revenge.
Alcaraz said on the court, I think I played well. There were some good quality shots, aggressive. I think I played a really complete match.
Meanwhile, former women’s world No. 3 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine reached the quarterfinals. She defeated ninth seed Daria Kasatina of Russia 6-4, 7-6(5).
The 28-year-old said, I am not under the same pressure as before. Personally, I put a kind of pressure on myself because I want to win a Grand Slam. This is the ultimate goal for me.
But definitely not pressure from outside. I feel like I have turned 17.
Svitolina next faces second seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, who beat former US Open champion Sloane Stephens 7-6 (5), 6-4.
(IANS)
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