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Djokovic reaches the next round after defeating Musetti in a tough match | Live Updates, Unveiling the Latest India News Trends

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic of Serbia has continued his brilliant performance at the French Open. Djokovic had to struggle to win against Italy's Lorenzo Musetti. But 24-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic kept his hopes of defending the title alive by winning a tough five-set match. The third round match of men's singles between Djokovic and Musetti lasted for four hours and 30 minutes, in which Djokovic won in the end. Djokovic defeated Musetti 7-5, 6-796), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0. When Musetti won two consecutive sets, it seemed that Djokovic's comeback would not be easy, but the Serbian player played brilliantly and kept himself in the race for 25 career Grand Slam titles. After the match, Djokovic said, “I was really in trouble. Credit goes to Lorenzo for making me uncomfortable on the court.” He played really well.

This is Djokovic's 369th Grand Slam win

This is Djokovic's 369th Grand Slam tournament win and he has equaled Roger Federer's record. Djokovic can break this record with a win against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on Monday, with a win in that match Djokovic will become the player with the most wins in a Grand Slam tournament.

Balaji Martinez pair in pre-quad final

India's N Sriram Balaji and his partner Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela Martinez of Mexico entered the pre-quarterfinals of the French Open men's doubles for the first time by defeating Dan Aded and Theo Arribez in three sets. Balaji and Martinez defeated the French pair 6-4, 3-6 and 6-2 in a match that lasted one hour and 42 minutes.

Bopanna-Ebden reached the second round after winning a tough match

The second seeded pair of India's Rohan Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden reached the second round of the French Open tennis tournament on Sunday by defeating Brazilian pair Orlando Luz and Marcelo Jormone in a tough first round match. The Australian Open champion pair of Bopanna and Ebden won 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 against the Brazilian pair.