Novak Djokovic fights back against Stefanos Tsitsipas to win 19th Major

Novak Djokovic became the first man in 52 years to win all four Grand Slam titles twice when he came from two sets down against Stefanos Tsitsipas in an epic comeback in the French Open final on Sunday.

The world No 1 triumphed 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 over the Greek 22-year-old and fifth seed who was playing in his first Slam final. For the second time in the tournament, Djokovic came back from two sets down after defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the round of 16.

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French Open 2021 men’s singles final as it happened

Djokovic secured a 19th Slam trophy with his victory and move just one behind the record of 20 jointly held by Nadal and Federer. It was a second French Open crown for Djokovic after his 2016 victory and adds to his nine Australian Opens, five Wimbledon titles and three at the US Open.

Victory for the Serb took him alongside Roy Emerson and Rod…

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