How Novak Djokovic frustrated Alexander Zverev with a trick everyone could see coming
Alexander Zverev swallows fly before Novak Djokovic defeat in Paris
- Novak Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev to become the oldest French Open semi-finalist in 57 years at age 38.
- Zverev, who lost last year's final, struggled after accidentally swallowing a fly, allowing Djokovic to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
- Djokovic extended his winning streak at Roland Garros to 22 matches, with his last defeat in 2022 against Rafael Nadal.
- The match's defining moment was a 41-shot rally won by Djokovic in the fourth set, preventing a break point for Zverev.
- Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals and potentially Carlos Alcaraz in the final as he aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title.