Novak Djokovic eases into quarter-finals but David Goffin crashes out
Novak Djokovic is safely into the quarter-finals of the French Open after a straight sets win against Fernando Verdasco.
The 2016 champion was in control throughout the contest and did not need to be anywhere near his best to ease to a 6-3 6-4 6-2 success – his 200th career win on clay.
A 12th Roland-Garros quarterfinal for @DjokerNole.
The Serb serves up a straight sets win over Verdasco 6-3 6-4 6-2.#RG18 pic.twitter.com/WivPzX8y4F
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 3, 2018
Djokovic will now face Marco Cecchinato in the last eight after the Italian pulled off a shock win over eighth seed David Goffin.
The Belgian looked leggy after two five-setters already this week, and never looked to truly recover after dropping the first set, despite rallying to claim the second.
Cecchinato, the world number 72, went on to win 7-5 4-6 6-0 6-3.
“For me its a dream. I am very very happy.”
Before this week, Cecchinato had never won a match at a Grand Slam. Now, he’s into the quarterfinals.#RG18 pic.twitter.com/vrFmHz2o5l
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 3, 2018
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