Tennis fans are all saying the same thing after Novak Djokovic’s latest Roland Garros win

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Some things in life are timeless, be it an old novel, a grandfather clock or after yet another scintillating performance – Novak Djokovic.

At 38 years old, Djokovic has no right to be as good as he is, but in the Roland Garros quarter-finals, Alexander Zverev learnt the hard way that the Serb is still one of the very best in the world.

Heading into the tournament, it had been a difficult year for Djokovic, with age seemingly finally catching up to him.

Andy Murray was part of Djokovic’s coaching team, but the pair decided a few weeks before the tournament to split, after six months together.

On the court, he struggled, being forced to retire from the Australian Open semi-finals against Zverev through injury, then losing his next three matches in a row.

But a historic 100th tour-level title win at the Geneva Open showed the world the Serb still had some magic in him.

After a strong start to Roland Garros, with victories over Mackenzie McDonald, Corentin Moutet, Filip Misolic and Cameron Norrie, Djokovic faced a different proposition – a different animal, in Zverev.

The German was world No.3, while Djokovic was No.6, and with 10 years on his opponent, Zverev had to be the favourite.

But if last year’s Olympics final – where Djokovic stunned Carlos Alcaraz to win gold – showed anything, it’s that Djokovic will never give up.

This colossal mindset served the Serb excellently again, as he overcame dropping the first set in the French Open quarter-final, to beat Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.

In such a victory, Djokovic showed why he’s a 24-time Grand Slam winner.

Tennis fans have since reacted to the Serb’s performance with high praise.

Tennis fans react to Novak Djokovic’s Roland Garros victory

The debate that echoes around the sport is simply about who is the greatest ever men’s tennis player.

Many say Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, but after his terrific win over Zverev, lots of fans were giving Djokovic this title.

One fan on X said: “Djokovic is the most complete player in history. Unplayable at the moment.

A third said: “Novak Djokovic really is the most intelligent tennis player to ever pick up a racquet. Cannot possibly think of a better problem solver on court.”

But the praise didn’t stop there, with some fans feeling that Djokovic transcends tennis.

“Novak Djokovic is the greatest athlete of all time. He is a once-in-a-lifetime athlete. Incomparable,” added another supporter.

Beating Zverev and progressing through to the semi-finals wasn’t Djokovic’s only achievement either – making history in another way.

Djokovic becomes oldest Roland Garros semi-finalist since 1968

Since 40-year-old Pacho Gonzalez, 57 years ago, Djokovic has become the oldest Roland Garros semi-finalist.

An extraordinary feat worthy of a player like Djokovic.

On the same night, he also extended his own record of 51 Grand Slam semi-finals.

But Djokovic’s main goal will be to become the first tennis player across the male and female game with the most Grand Slams.

To do this, the Serb will have to see off world No.1 Jannik Sinner, whom he’ll be facing in the final four before a final against either Lorenzo Musetti or Alcaraz.

Can he make history again?