In a performance fitting for a tennis legend, Novak Djokovic made history at Roland Garros 2025 by securing his 100th career win at the clay-court major.
The three-time champion put on a commanding display against Cameron Norrie, dispatching the British player in straight sets 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, and booking his 16th consecutive quarter-final appearance at the French Open.
Djokovic is now only the second player to reach the 100-win milestone at Roland Garros, following in the footsteps of Rafael Nadal (112 wins). Speaking on his achievement, Djokovic expressed his hunger for more: “It’s a very pretty number, but 101 sounds better. I will continue to search for another victory. It’s clearly not finished for me here,” he said.
At 38 years old, Djokovic has proved age is just a number. His flawless form remains intact, having won all 12 sets played in this tournament so far. The Serbian dismantled Norrie’s defensive play, showing impeccable shot selection and control throughout the match.
Norrie attempted a comeback with a more aggressive approach in the second set, but an error-strewn start coupled with a medical timeout for his left ankle derailed his momentum. Djokovic capitalized on this shift, securing eight of the last 10 games to wrap up the match in two hours and 14 minutes.
Quarter-Final Showdown: Djokovic vs. Zverev
Djokovic now gears up for a highly anticipated quarter-final clash against Alexander Zverev, the tournament’s third seed and last year’s Roland Garros runner-up. Their head-to-head record stands at 8-5 in Djokovic’s favor, though he retired in their most recent encounter at the Australian Open semi-finals.
With a record 25th Grand Slam title in sight, Djokovic remains focused on adding another Roland Garros trophy to his collection. His 100-16 win/loss record at this tournament solidifies his status as one of the greatest clay-court players in tennis history.
Will Djokovic continue his unstoppable run towards yet another Grand Slam victory? The quarter-finals promise an epic battle between two of the sport’s finest contenders.
