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Novak Djokovic’s French Open title defense — and his hold on the No. 1 ranking — are still alive thanks to a 7-5, 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 comeback victory over 22-year-old Italian Lorenzo Musetti in a third-round match that lasted 4 1/2 hours and did not conclude until Sunday…

And so there's some history. Day 7 saw the latest ever finish at the French Open – thanks to the rain and the obsession with men.

Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka all progressed at the French Open on Saturday

Fourth seed Alexander Zverev came back from a double break down in the final set to claim a five-set thriller with the 26th seed Tallon Griekspoor.

Their French Open match ended in an embrace, reflecting a wider trend in what was once a tensely competitive locker room

The two-time Wimbledon champion suffered first-round exits in singles and doubles at the French Open.

Two of the big hitters in the women's game – second seed Aryna Sabalenka and fourth seed Elena Rybakina – powered their way into the fourth round at the French Open on Saturday with respective straight sets victories over Paula Badosa and Elise Mertens.

Sabalenka won 7-5 6-1 to reach the fourth round.

Novak Djokovic can equal Roger Federer's record for Grand Slam match wins by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open on Saturday.