Novak Djokovic is getting better and better in preparation for the French Open. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who last paused due to elbow problems, reached the quarter-finals of the ATP Masters in Rome on Tuesday with a 6: 3, 6: 4 against the British Cameron Norrie – and that in the 17th year As a result, the Serb has never failed in the Foro Italico before.
Djokovic has triumphed six times in Rome, most recently last year. In the quarter-finals, the 35-year-old, who will lose his lead in the world rankings again next week to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz despite his performance in the Eternal City, will meet seventh-placed Danes Holger Rune or Alexei Popyrin (Australia).
For Djokovic, Rome is all about picking up momentum for the high point of the clay court season in Roland Garros (from May 28th). There he wants to become the sole Grand Slam record champion with his 23rd title.