Novak Djokovic celebrates victory over Bautista Agut in Paris yesterday. Pic/AFP

Former champion Novak Djokovic claimed a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 victory over a grieving Roberto Bautista Agut yesterday to book his spot in the French Open fourth round. The former World No. 1 struggled at times on Suzanne Lenglen court, but eventually came through the four-set battle in three hours and 48 minutes with 13th seed Bautista Agut. He has now made the Last 16 of a Slam for the 43rd time, tying American great Jimmy Connors on the all-time list.