Djoker joins Rafa in century club

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic roared into the French Open quarterfinals by beating Briton Cameron Norrie 6-2 6-3 6-2 for his 100th match victory at Roland Garros on Monday to join Rafa Nadal in one of sport's most exclusive fraternities. The...

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PARIS, Updated At : 11:01 AM Jun 03, 2025 IST

Novak Djokovic defeated Cameron Norrie 6-2 6-3 6-2. REUTERS

The Serbian's determined performance ensured he became only the second man to win a century of matches at the Parisian Grand Slam following the retired Nadal (112), keeping him on track for a record 25th Major at the site of his Olympics gold last year. It also made Roland Garros Djokovic's most successful Grand Slam in terms of match wins, bettering the 99 victories that he has at the Australian Open, although the 38-year-old has lifted the trophy 10 times at Melbourne Park.

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