CNN Sports | Novak Djokovic comes from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in thrilling French Open final
(CNN) – Novak Djokovic came back
from two sets down in a grand slam final for the first time in his career, as
he narrowly got the better of Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling French Open
final.
The 22-year-old Greek star,
appearing in only his first grand slam final, displayed experience and poise
beyond his years to race into a two-set lead, but Djokovic’s grit and
determination proved too much, with the world No. 1 eventually prevailing 6-7
2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 in a match that lasted more than four hours.
Victory takes Djokovic to 19 grand slam titles, just one shy of the all-time
record jointly held by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. —read
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