Xtra Time Web Desk: World No 1 Novak Djokovic staged a brilliant comeback to win the French Open title in a five set thriller against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Roland Garros on Sunday. The score read (6-8) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 in favour of Djokovic. The Serb showed tremendous power to recovery to close the match after being two sets down. He has now become the first player in Open era to win all four Grand Slams twice. With 19 career slams, Djokovic is one single title behind Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Tsitsipas saved a set point to win a compelling opener on a tie-break and looked to be cruising towards the title when he comfortably took the second, but Djokovic showed once again why he can never be written off, willing himself to another Grand Slam victory.
Reacting to his brilliant comeback after the match, Djokovic said, “The atmosphere was amazing a few days ago against Rafa and today against Stefanos. Unforgettable matches, unforgettable moments for me, for my career, for my life. I’ll definitely remember this last 48 hours for the rest of my life.”