Djokovic fights through four-set win amid heat wave at French Open
Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the French Open after a challenging four-set match against Valentin Royer. The match lasted over three and a half hours, with Djokovic using ice packs to cope with the extreme heat. He expressed hope for cooler conditions in future matches and is set to face a promising young player next.
- ▪Djokovic won the match with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3.
- ▪The match was played in temperatures exceeding 32 degrees Celsius for the fourth consecutive day.
- ▪Djokovic has reached the third round at Roland Garros for the 21st straight year.
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Open this photo in gallery:Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning against Valentin Royer of France during their second round singles match at the French Open in Paris on Wednesday.Thibault Camus/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountNovak Djokovic placed ice packs around his neck and on top of his head during changeovers to keep cool amid the Paris heat wave at the French Open on Wednesday.The 39-year-old Djokovic was pushed by 74th-ranked French player Valentin Royer – who is 15 years younger than him – for more than 3 1/2 hours before he reached the third round with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory.For the fourth straight day of this year’s tournament, the temperature rose above 32 degrees C.“When you play a…
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