Novak Djokovic's candid moment with his child goes viral; reports believe this is not the first time the Serbian has tagged him – FirstSportz

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has had many record-breaking moments in his career. However, he achieved a record match at Roland-Garros in the third round, where he beat Lorenzo Musetti 7-6, 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0. The match ended past 3 a.m. local time. However, that's not the only thing that has got everyone's attention on social media.

After his third round match, Djokovic met his longtime fan, Tom. The young supporter supported the Serb all the way during his third round match. The Serbian hugged him after the match. Tom will be back on Philippe Chatrier to support his idol on Monday. He signed everything from Djokovic, from the cap to the shoes.

Tennis fans noted that this isn't the first time Tom has come out to support Djokovic. The young fan was first seen during the Roland Garros 2021 final, where his hero came back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas In the final.

3:22 a.m., Novak Djokovic takes the time to go see his young fans.

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Djokovic must reach the final of Roland Garros to maintain his world number 1 ranking beyond this tournament. His defense of the Grand Slam on clay continues on Monday.

Novak Djokovic outlasts Lorenzo Musetti in record-breaking match at Roland Garros

First seed Novak Djokovic faces a tough third round against Lorenzo Musetti, enduring a five-set battle that ended well after 3 a.m. local time. Despite an initial delay, the defending champion showed resilience and ultimately emerged victorious. The marathon contest set a new record for the last match completed at Roland Garros.

Amid the late-night drama on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Djokovic's determination shone through as he came back from a two-set deficit to one to secure victory. The Serbian's perseverance was met with a standing ovation from the dedicated spectators who stayed until the early hours, including his wife, Jelena, who supported him.

Grateful for the crowd's encouragement, Djokovic expressed his appreciation during an on-court interview, acknowledging the central role of the fans in his comeback during the crucial fourth set. His remarkable victory marked his 369th Grand Slam victory, tying That of Roger Federer save. The Belgrade native is also closing in on a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Looking ahead, Djokovic sets his sights on the next challenge, facing Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round to clinch his first ATP title in 2024. The 37-year-old hasn't even reached a final in 2024 so far, failing in the semi-finals of the Australian Open, Monte Carlo and Geneva.

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