Five most memorable matches of Novak Djokovic in the French Open

The Serbian won the Roland Garros title for the second time on June 13.

The French Open 2021 has finally concluded and we have got ourselves a new set of champions. However, there has finally been a change in the men's singles championship results. Serbian star Novak Djokovic has displaced Rafael Nadal from his coveted position and taken up his throne in Paris.

The Serb has become the new French Open champion after a tough battle with his Greek adversary Stefanos Tsitsipas in the finals of the 2021 Grand Slam.

Here are the top five most memorable matches of Novak Djokovic in the French Open.

5. Novak Djokovic Vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (2012 Quarter Final)

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World no 1 Novak Djokovic met Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarter finals of the French Open in 2012. Both players had qualified into the quarterfinals after playing five setters in their respective games. Novak's opponent was the Italian Andreas Seppi, while Jo had to go through Stan Wawrinka.

Djokovic claimed the first set in dominant fashion but Tsonga fought back. The fifth seed claimed the second and third sets. The fourth set of the match was the most intense of them all. At 6-6 it went to a tiebreaker and played till the last point. However, Novak edged it by winning 8-6 to take it to the final set.

The Serbian took the reign in his hands in the final set and controlled it as he did in the opening set of the match. The final result was 6-1,5-7,5-7,7-6,6-1 in Djokovic's favour, who advanced to the semi finals.

4. Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray (2015 Semi Final)

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The semi finals of the 2015 French Open experienced the first seed, Novak Djokovic, go up against third seeded Andy Murray. The five-set match saw a very balanced performance from both players. Djokovic enjoyed success in the first two sets while Murray in the third and fourth.

Djokovic went all out against Murray in the fifth set, who could only manage a point in it. The final scoreline of the match was 6-3,6-3, 5-7,5-7,6-1 in favour of the Serbian - who would later be beaten against Stan Wawrinka in the final.

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3. Novak Djokovic Vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (2020 Semi Final)

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Novak Djokovic faced his 2021 final opponent Stefanos Tsitisipas in the 2020 French Open semifinals. Ironically, the Serbian was playing for a match point on the verge of a straight set finish. However, as luck would have it - he squandered that opportunity.

Djoker's 6-3,6-2, 5-7, 4-6,6-1 victory did not come easy. The surging Greek was always at his heels. But, Djokovic kept his composure and held on in the fifth set. Tsitsipas's fatigue allowed him to manage only a single point in the final set.

2. Novak Djokovic Vs Andy Murray (2016 Final)

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Novak Djokovic clashed against Andy Murray in a rematch of the the 2015 semi finals. This time, the stakes were a bit higher as it was at the finals. Moreover, the Serb had previously won every other Grand Slam - except the Rolland Garros. Murray was also playing in his first Grand Slam final at the French Open.

The match went on for three hour and three minute before Djokovic prevailed 3-6,6-1,6-2,6-4. Novak won 59% return points on his second serve, compared to Murray. This victory reaffirmed and established Novak's dominance in the Open Era as he claimed the elusive trophy.

1. Novak Djokovic Vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (2021 Final)

The Serbian won his second French Open title after a hard fought battle against Stefanos Tsitsipas. The victory made Djokovic the first man to achieve Double Career Grand Slam in the Open Era.

However, it was Tsitsipas who started landing the initial blows. The Greek won the first set in a tiebreak and claimed the set in just 31 minutes. However, Djokovic hit back and won the third and fourth set, forcing it to a decider.

Novak claimed the fifth set and made a great comeback victory as he has done many times in his career. The final scoreline was 7-6,6-2,3-6,2-6,4-6 in favour of the Serbian star.

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