Novak Djokovic Battles Back to Avoid Shocking Defeat
Djokovic One Set Away From Elimination at Roland Garros
Defending Champion Shows Resilience in Five-Set Marathon
Paris, France - Defending Roland Garros champion Novak Djokovic faced a shocking defeat on Sunday, coming within one set of losing his hold on the No. 1 ranking in the PIF ATP Rankings. However, Djokovic showcased his renowned resilience in a five-set marathon against Francisco, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory.
The match started ominously for Djokovic, who lost the first two sets 6-3 and 6-4. The Serbian star fought back in the third set with a 6-2 win, but Francisco leveled the match once again by taking the fourth set 6-4.
In the decisive fifth set, Djokovic rallied from a 4-2 deficit to win four straight games and seal a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 triumph. The victory keeps Djokovic in contention for a record-equaling 21st Grand Slam title and ensures he will maintain his No. 1 ranking for at least another week.
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