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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Sims

Novak Djokovic limps through longest French Open match of career

AP

Novak Djokovic limped into the quarter-finals of the French Open after defying a knee injury to come through the longest Roland Garros match of his career.

The defending champion defeated Francisco Cerundolo – in another five-setter – 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 in four hours and 39 minutes.

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