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Novak Djokovic continues his remarkable journey at Roland Garros with a dominant win over Filip Misolic, bringing his match victories to a staggering 99 on the Paris clay. The Serbian tennis star is on the brink of a major milestone, as he looks to secure his 100th win in a single tournament, an achievement previously accomplished only by legend Rafael Nadal. Djokovic's potential next victory would see him face Cameron Norrie, highlighting his consistent prowess and historical significance on the court. As Djokovic expressed, each match carries the weight of history, emphasizing his determination and dedication to the sport.

Key Points: Djokovic Nears Landmark 100 Wins at Roland Garros

  • Djokovic claims 99th Roland Garros win over Misolic
  • Faces Cameron Norrie for milestone 100th win
  • Second player ever to near 100 wins at a single event
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Djokovic enters fourth round with 99th match-win at Roland Garros

Djokovic beats Misolic in Paris for 99th win, eyes 100th against Norrie next round.

"Ninety-nine is good but 100 is better. I hope I'll get more. - Novak Djokovic"

Paris, June 1

The three-time Roland-Garros champion scored the 99th win of his career on the Paris clay after beating Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to enter the fourth round of the French Open.

Fresh off his 100th tour level singles title in Geneva just prior to Roland Garros, Djokovic is now eyeing the milestone of 100 match wins at a single tournament for the first time — a mark he can achieve if he defeats former top 10 player Cameron Norrie on Monday.

"Ninety-nine is good but 100 is better. I hope I'll get more. I'm in a time in my career, in my life, when I feel very privileged because every time I step out on court I'm playing for the history books. It's incredible," Djokovic talked about the possibility of reaching a century of wins on Monday.

The only player to have earned more wins at Roland-Garros than Djokovic is 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who owns a 112-4 record, and the Serb has not lost before the quarterfinals in Paris since 2009.

The Serb faced just one break point against the 23-year-old qualifier ranked No.153, who had previously upset 27th seed Denis Shapovalov en route to his first-ever Grand Slam third round at just his second major. The result allowed Djokovic to match a personal best: he also has 99 career match wins at the Australian Open, where he is a record 10-time champion.

"It was the first night session this year for me. Night sessions are different. Waiting all day to play isn't easy because there's the anticipation, you're very tense, you have to prepare for the match. Last year I played a few night sessions - one incredible one against Lorenzo Musetti that finished at 3am. Tonight I was just hoping it wouldn't finish after 3am! There are always a lot of expectations but I think I played solidly in the right moments over three sets," said Djokovic.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What an absolute legend! 🇮🇳🇷🇸 Djokovic is like fine wine - getting better with age. As an Indian tennis fan who grew up watching him dominate, it's incredible to see him still chasing records at 36. That 100-win milestone at Roland Garros would be another feather in his cap. Hope he gets it against Norrie!
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Priya M.
While I admire Djokovic's achievements, I sometimes feel he doesn't get the same love in India as Federer or Nadal. Maybe because he's more intense on court? But stats don't lie - he's probably the GOAT. That 112-4 record of Nadal at French Open is insane though!
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Arjun S.
Night matches finishing at 3am? 😳 That's crazy! In India we'd be sleeping through the match. But seriously, Djokovic's fitness levels are out of this world. At his age, playing at that intensity is inspirational for young Indian athletes across all sports.
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Sneha R.
His mental strength is what impresses me most. Waiting all day for a night match, handling the pressure of expectations - that's real champion mentality. Indian players could learn so much from his professionalism. Hope he wins his 4th French Open title this year!
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Vikram J.
Interesting that he has 99 wins at both Australian Open and French Open. Shows his versatility across surfaces. But I wonder - does he focus more on Grand Slams now rather than other tournaments? At this stage of his career, maybe that's the smart approach to extend his longevity.
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Neha P.
That comment about playing for history books gave me goosebumps! 🥹 We're witnessing one of the greatest athletes of all time. As an Indian, I just wish we had even one player in the top 50 who could challenge players like Djokovic. Our tennis needs more investment and infrastructure.

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