Djokovic Overcomes Injury, Advances at Roland Garros

Djokovic Defeats Lorenzo in Five-Set Thriller

In a grueling four-and-a-half hour match, world number one Novak Djokovic battled through a knee injury to defeat Lorenzo in the round of 16 at Roland Garros. The Serbian tennis star rallied from a two-set deficit to secure a hard-fought victory.

Djokovic to Lose Top Ranking

Despite his victory, Djokovic is set to lose his top spot in the ATP rankings after the conclusion of the tournament. Jannik Sinner is poised to become the new world number one, as Djokovic's current points total is not enough to maintain his position.

Djokovic Retains Roland Garros Title Defense

Djokovic's triumph at the French Open marks a successful start to his title defense. He will face Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals, as he aims to secure a 21st Grand Slam title.

Djokovic's Knee Injury

During the match, Djokovic appeared to suffer from a knee issue. However, he refused to retire and fought through the pain to emerge victorious.

Salvatore Caruso Rises in Rankings

Lorenzo, currently ranked 143rd in the ATP, has enjoyed a significant rise over the past five years. The Italian player's best ranking was 36th, which he achieved in 2017.