It’s Sunday the 13th of June and in one way or the other history was created at the French Open 2021. On one side, we had World No. 1 Novak Djokovic up against first-time finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas. Both players are familiar with each other’s games and the Serb leads the head-to-head tally. Today, Novak Djokovic won the match 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
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As the first set began, both players were holding their service games with sheer perfection. In the 10th game of the set, Novak Djokovic broke Stefanos Tsitsipas for the first time. However, the Greek player returned the favor and broke right back to send the set into a tiebreaker. After 72 minutes, Stefanos clinched the set 7-6 (6).
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 13, 2021, Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts during the final against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Stefanos Tsitsipas started brilliantly but faltered eventually
In the following set, the Greek star was riding on the momentum and got the early break. To add salt to the Serb’s wounds, he broke the 18-time Grand Slam winner for the second time and sealed the set 6-2. However, like all great players, Djokovic found a way and snatched the third set 6-3.
Things were getting interesting once again as the match entered into the fourth set. The Serb continued to power himself in the fourth set too and in 32 minutes he wrapped it up 6-2 to send the match into the final deciding set. In the decider, the Serb came on top, winning the set 6-4.
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 13, 2021, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in action during the final against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
We take a look at some interesting tweets posted on social media with regard to the French Open 2021 final:
The most complete male tennis player of all time is @DjokerNole
That breathing ... 💪🏻👌🏻🧘♂️
What was the last set time?? Out of curiosity
Two career Grand Slams @DjokerNole and 19 all up- congratulations on a memorable week in Paris and all the best for the grass. 🚀
Idemo Nole!!! 🔥🔥🔥Merecidísimo campeón. Disfrutalo mucho amigo! 👏👏 @DjokerNole @rolandgarros
20 🐐 20 🐐 19 🐐?
Devant #Djokovic vs #Tsitsipas ! 🤩 Qui voyez-vous l'emporter ? Watching the men’s final! Who do you think will win? 🤔 #RolandGarros
As Novak settles into Wii tennis mode and refuses to miss again, just a reminder that a Nole win keeps the Grand Slam in play for 2021. Last male player to win the 1st 2 majors was Novak in 2016. Before that, it was Jim Courier in 1992. It hasn’t happened often.
Never underestimate @DjokerNole just look at his eyeballs…
If it wasn’t clear before the match, it’s certain after watching the first game of the match. Tsitsipas has to play the match of his life if he wants to have a chance here That’s what’s required against Novak
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