Novak Djokovic showed no signs of slowing in Roland Garros and book his place in the fourth round of the French Open for a remarkable 16th year. The sixth seed was in cruise control on June 1, after the Austrian qualifier Filip Misolis 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 under the lights in Philippe-Chamrier was released.
Although Misolis held a brief resistance in time – in particular he saved seven points of breaks in the tense second set – Djokovic settled quickly and took command. The 38 -year -old Serb maintained his unforced errors, hit 33 winners and faced only one point of the break in the dominant display that lasted just over two hours.
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The victory of direct sets improves Djokovic’s career record in Roland Garros to 99-16 and equals his match at the Australian Open, where he owns a record 10 titles.
When Djokovic continues his pressure on a record 25. Balaji teamed up with the Mexican partner Miguel Ngel Reyes-Varel and performed in the second round after a loss of 3-6, 4-6 on the fourth seeded Italians Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.
The Indo-mexic couple tried to get support, admitted key breaks at the beginning of both sets and couldn’t recover. The defeat will end Balaji’s campaign and last year did not reach his best career French Open when he reached wheels 16.
With Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli both, Indian doubles of hope are now with Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambrim, who remain with their partners. When the tournament goes to their second week, Indian fans will look at an experienced duo to keep the tricolor flying in Paris.
With Rithvik Bollipalli and now N Sriram Balaji coming from Roland Garroš, India’s final hope in the male doubles narrowed to two seasoned activists – Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
1 June 2025
