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Djokovic and Musetti Battle Into Early Hours in Third-Round French Open Match

Jun 1, 2024, 11:46 PM

In a dramatic third-round match at the French Open, Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti are battling into the early hours on the clay courts of Roland Garros. The match, which began on June 1, has extended past 2:31 a.m. local time in Paris. Djokovic took the first set 7-5, but Musetti responded by winning the second set in a tiebreak, 7-6(6). Musetti then took a commanding lead by winning the third set 6-2. Despite being down two sets to one, Djokovic fought back to win the fourth set 6-3, forcing a decisive fifth set. The match, which has lasted over three hours, sees the 22-year-old Musetti, who has had a challenging season, attempting to upset the defending champion and world No. 1 Djokovic. The outcome remains uncertain as both players continue to compete fiercely for a spot in the fourth round.