Novak Djokovic perfect in key tiebreaker, nearly perfect in next set of French Open win

By HOWARD FENDRICH
AP Tennis Writer

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic has come back after dropping a set for the first time in the tournament to beat 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open to reach his 45th career Grand Slam semifinal. Roger Federer holds the men’s record of 46 appearances in the final four of a major. Tuesday’s victory put Djokovic in that round for the 12th time at Roland Garros. Only Rafael Nadal has done it more often, with 15 semifinals. Djokovic now waits to see whether he will face No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz next. Aryna Sabalenka and Karolina Muchova both reached the women’s semifinals in Paris for the first time.