August 01, (THEWILL) – Novak Djokovic advanced to his fourth Olympic Games semi-final on Thursday, overcoming a concerning knee injury and a significant second-set deficit.
The Serbian top seed defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (7/3) in a match that saw him struggle with his right knee, which required surgery in June.
The match took a dramatic turn when Djokovic slipped on the baseline of Court Philippe Chatrier, necessitating on-court treatment. Despite this setback, he showed remarkable determination, battling back from a 0-4 and then a 2-5 deficit in the second set.
Djokovic’s resilience was on full display as he saved three set points in the ninth game. The 24-time Grand Slam champion then dominated the tie-break, securing his 12th victory in 14 encounters against the Greek player.
This win keeps Djokovic’s quest for his first Olympic gold medal alive. He will face Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the next round, with a spot in the gold medal match at stake.
The match highlighted Djokovic’s ability to perform under pressure, combining his extensive experience with physical toughness.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
