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June 07, 2021 Champion Novak Djokovic, number 1 in the world rankings, was challenged at the French Open by 19-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti, number 76 in the ranking.



After losing the first two sets of his fourth round match against Musetti 7-6, 7-6, in the best of five set match at Court Philippe Chatrier after more than two hours of play, Djokovic regained control of the match. , also thanks to the physical decline of the Italian, and closed the next two sets with a score of 1-6, 0-6.

The fifth is decisive set saw the retirement of the Italian Musetti on a 4-0 bet in favor of the Serbian champion.



The impossible challenge


Djokovic is number 1 seeded and is looking to win a second championship at Roland Garros and 19th overall Grand Slam title. He hadn't lost more than four games in any set in this year's tournament to date. Musetti is ranked 76th and participates in his first Grand Slam tournament. Djokovic has never lost to someone so low in 92 games prior to the French Open.



Intriguing and complex confrontation between Musetti and the Serbian king, at the 17th consecutive presence in this tournament where he triumphed in 2016 (but he was also a finalist in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2020). The young Tuscan, in his first Mayor, fresh from the victory in the derby against Cecchinato and constantly rising, has played with courage and dexterity, like someone who has nothing to lose. And as long as the forces have supported him. For number 76 in the ranking it was the first comparison with the number one in the world.