Novak Djokovic Overcomes Second-Round Challenge at French Open
Djokovic Wins in Five Sets, Advances to Third Round
Next Match: Djokovic vs. Musetti
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic fought off a stern challenge from Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the second round of the French Open on Monday, eventually prevailing in a five-set marathon to remain in contention for his third consecutive Roland Garros title.
After dropping the first set, Djokovic regained composure and rallied back to take the second and third sets. Herbert fought back in the fourth set, leveling the match and forcing a decider.
In the fifth and final set, Djokovic's experience and resilience shone through as he broke Herbert's serve early and went on to secure the victory with a 6-4 scoreline.
Djokovic's next match will be against Italian rising star Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. The pair have never met on the ATP Tour before, setting the stage for an intriguing battle.
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