Novak Djokovic put on a clinic against Stefanos Tsitsipas to win French Open 2021

After a disastrous start, Novak Djokovic showed the world, why he is ranked number one, following a stunning comeback victory.

The mental giant from Serbia went down fighting in the first set, losing in the tie-breaker ultimately.

The second set proved to be another nightmare as well, for the World No.1. This time he lost 6-2 and was staring at a disappointing defeat.

However, this was nothing new for Djokovic, as he has been in several situations like these before.

With the match slipping away from Nole, he stepped up in the third set and began steamrolling, Tsitsipas. Djokovic won the set 6-3 to make it 2-1.

Djoker once again took the following set (6-2) to force the match into the final round. The final round was quite close. The scores were even until Djokovic broke a Tsitsipas serve.

He then went on to win the set 6-4 to win the 19th Grand Slam of his career.

Following his victory, several tennis pros congratulated ‘The Serbian’ on his success at Roland Garros 2021.

https://twitter.com/andyroddick/status/1404128511502258181

WHAT A FINAL!🤯

Great comeback by Novak after some tough matches.

He was physically strong, tactically smart & mentally tough..that’s where he won the Final.

Amazing game by @steftsitsipas & I’m sure he’ll win a handful of Grand Slams in the years to come.#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/XWFqMLXucK

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 13, 2021

What a thriller!

Congratulations to @DjokerNole on winning the @rolandgarros Men’s Singles title. 🏆

Cheers to Tsitsipas on an incredible fight. #RolandGarros https://t.co/dn0sjOWezH

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 13, 2021

Two career Grand Slams @DjokerNole and 19 all up- congratulations on a memorable week in Paris and all the best for the grass. 🚀

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) June 13, 2021

Unreal. @DjokerNole

— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) June 13, 2021

There is no one mentally tougher than @DjokerNole in Sport period!! Astounding effort both mentally and physically 👏👏👏 #RolandGarros #19

— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) June 13, 2021

I think it's time people realise Djokovic is the best ever to play this game. Congrats Novak #RolandGarros

— wilnyaf😂🧢 (@wilnyaf) June 13, 2021

The only player in the history, who has never been applaud,never given the respect he deserves, has always been the toughest player and remained the World #01 for the record number of weeks , takes this title and 19th GS. All respect for you Djokovic. What a player,🏆👏🇷🇸

— Mohsin Taj (@TajMohsin) June 13, 2021

I think it's time people realise Djokovic is the best ever to play this game. Congrats Novak #RolandGarros

— wilnyaf😂🧢 (@wilnyaf) June 13, 2021

Mood pic.twitter.com/S8T5W2VKoq

— Fabián (@FabianC__) June 13, 2021

https://twitter.com/_Maca_10/status/1404129754991767556

Novak Djokovic inches closer to Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Djokovic earned his 19th Grand Slam win of his career, which puts him just one away from the all time men’s record of most Grand Slam wins – Nadal and Roger Federer (20).

He is now the first among the big three to win all the grand slams at least twice.

Novak Djokovic now just ONE MAJOR away from Roger & Rafa’s 20.

In this form, a calendar grand slam, has got to be on the cards. 🎾@rolandgarros #FrenchOpen

— Catherine Murphy (@CathMurphySport) June 13, 2021

It is also worth noting that Djokovic might complete a calendar grand slam this year. None between Federer or Nadal have completed a calendar Grand Slam.

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