Djokovic rallies back several times in epic clash vs Tsitsipas to move on to Rome semifinals

Novak Djokovic was able to come back several times from behind against Stefanos Tsitsipas in an epic 3 and half hours match.

It was an epic match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic at the Rome Masters with the world number one rallying several times to win the match 3-6 7-5 7-5.

The first set which in its entirety was played yesterday with several stoppages belonged to Tsitsipas. The Greek played overall better and he was able to maintain his lead throughout the set despite rain interrupting play several times. The final time rain interrupted the match was when Tsitsipas broke Djokovic early in the 2nd set. It was 6-4 2-1 for Tsisipas when play got suspended.

The match restarted today and initially, it saw Tsitsipas continue where he left off. He confirmed the break 3-1 and proceeded to hold it for a few more games. Once Djokovic got into a rhythm the match started properly. Novak first pulled the lead back to make it 4-4. In the end, after several hard-fought games, Novak came out on top 7-5.

The match was already quite long a very hard-fought and very long 3rd set followed. To start Tsitsipas once again found ways to take a lead against the world number one. He was up 3-1 and had several chances to go a double break up but Novak somehow saved them.

The momentum shift for Novak was huge as he proceeded to break Stefanos in the next game making it 3-3. It seemed like an even match but at 4-4 Stefanos pulled out some stellar rallies to take the 5-4 lead. It seemed like the Greek would be able to finish it but Djokovic rallied back once more.

At 5-5 Tsitsipas once again had a break point but Novak was composed and saved it. He then played some spectacular tennis to end the match that was almost 3 and a half hours long. A spectacular comeback win for Djokovic who once again reaches the Rome Masters semifinal.