‘Could have been handled differently’

Updated On: 03 June, 2024 07:18 AM IST | Paris | AFP

World No. 1 Djokovic criticises tackling of 3:07am-finish scenario after thrilling 5-set win over Lorenzo Musetti which lasted close to four and a half hours in Paris

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Novak Djokovic celebrates a point v Lorenzo Musetti on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Novak Djokovic believes “things could have been handled differently” by Roland Garros officials after winning his French Open third round match at a record 3:07am (0107 GMT) Sunday morning.

Defending champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic came from two sets to one down to defeat Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7 (6/8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a clash which only started just before 10:45pm (2045 GMT) on Saturday. It was easily the latest finish to a French Open tie and came after organisers squeezed in extra matches onto the two main show courts.