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Djokovic battles back in French Open epic

(UPDATE) PARIS — Novak Djokovic avoided crashing to his worst defeat at the French Open in 15 years in the early hours of Sunday morning as title rival Alexander Zverev was also pushed to the limit.

Defending champion and 24-time Grand Slam title winner Djokovic came from two sets to one down to defeat Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 6-7 (8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a third round tie which ended at 3:07 a.m. (0107 GMT).