The new record reached by Djokovic in his qualification at Roland Garros

The Serb settled in the quarterfinals of the Parisian Grand Slam and reached a sporting record, after a resounding victory in three sets.

Novak Djokovic (3rd) advanced to the quarterfinals of the Roland Garros after defeating the Peruvian Juan Pablo 6-3, 6-2 and 6-2 this Sunday rods (94°). So, reach a record of sporting excellence at the Parisian Grand Slam.

In the round of 16 of the tournament played in the French capital and which will give prizes of almost 44 million euros, the Serbian tennis player, 36 years old and the ranking number 3 in the ATP world ranking, defeated the Peruvian Juan Pablo without big problems Rods, with partials of 6-3, 6-2 and 6-2.

In less than two hours of play Nole had to enter a new opportunity of the Parisian tournament and, moreover, achieve a commendable score. With the success achieved today, Djokovic became the first player in history to reach 14 consecutive quarterfinals at the same Grand Slam.. The previous record was held by the retired Jimmy Connorswith 13 straight top eight times at the US Open.

On the other hand, The Serb is just one win away from the 90s festival in Paris, where he was champion in the 2016 and 2021 editions.. Djokovic will have Russian Karen as his next opponent Khachanov (11th), beating the Italian Lorenzo Sonego (48th), with segments 1-6, 6-4, 7-6 and 6-1, in a duel that lasted 3 hours and 29 minutes.

When are Cerúndolo and Etcheverry playing at Roland Garros?

Francisco Cerundolo (23rd) will take on a very tough round of 16 commitment tomorrow against the Dane Holger Rune (6th). The match is scheduled on the Suzanne Lenglen court at 1:00 pm local time (8:00 am in Argentina), approximately.

For his part, on the same stage but on the last turn of the day, the player from La Plata Thomas Etcheverry (49th) will try to continue making history at the French Grand Slam, when he faces the Japanese Yoshihito Nishioka (33°).

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