Novak Djokovic is on a roll at the French Open! The Serb hasn’t dropped a set. He only faced a tough challenge against Frenchman Corentin Moutet in his R2 match. So far, his campaign for the 25th Grand Slam is looking up. On Monday, he powered through to the quarterfinals after taking down Cameron Norrie, despite a short MTO in the first set. His overall form has left Coco Vandeweghe seriously impressed!
During the match, Nole took a brief medical timeout after the first set. He had his right foot checked by a physician on court. It appeared like a blister was bothering him. But, he didn’t let it deter his glory as he shrugged it off and went on to win the next two sets. Now, he’s reached the quarter-finals at the clay-court major for a 16th consecutive year!
After his win (6-2, 6-3, 6-2), the commentators could hardly believe his form. Coco Vandeweghe, who retired in August 2023, made a sharp observation. She said, “Novak Djokovic is the standard, just like Serena Williams was.” (via an X user). Sam Querrey and Chris Eubanks on TNT live agreed with her!
“Novak Djokovic is the standard, just like Serena Williams was.”
Coco Vandeweghe, in consensus with Querrey & Eubanks on TNT live
— C Kristjánsdóttir ● (@CristinaNcl) June 2, 2025
Just like Serena Williams—a three-time French Open champion (2002, 2013, 2015) with a 69-14 record at Roland Garros—Djokovic has become the standard there. His longevity and skill on clay are unmatched. He’s also won the French Open three times (2016, 2021, 2023) and recently notched his 100th match win at the tournament. His record now stands at an impressive 100-16. Could he break the tie? Only time will tell!
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