French Open 2025 results: Jannik Sinner crushes Jiri Lehecka, Novak Djokovic also wins

Despite missing nine break points in the first set, it proved to be a clinical display from Djokovic – chasing his 25th Grand Slam title – against Misolic.

The 23-year-old Austrian was playing in the main draw of a major for the first time, having come through qualifying and overcome former top 10 player Denis Shapovalov in the second round.

But he proved no match for Djokovic, who hit just 14 unforced errors to 33 winners and faced only one break point.

“I was solid during the big moments in all three sets,” said the 38-year-old.

“Filip had nothing to lose, he’s a good friend, we trained together. I’m really happy for him, I’m glad he played so well.”

Victory was also Djokovic’s 99th at the clay-court major, which he last won in 2023.

“Every time I step on to this court I’m playing for history,” he added.

“It’s incredible, this sport that has given me everything in my life. I want to give back the love I experience when I’m playing.”

Elsewhere, third seed Alexander Zverev saw off unseeded Italian Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach the fourth round.

Last year’s finalist Zverev won 6-2 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 as he continues his bid for a maiden Grand Slam title.

Zverev will face unseeded Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor next after he beat American Ethan Quinn 4-6 6-1 6-7 (2-7) 6-1 6-4.

Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik beat Portugal’s Henrique Rocha 7-5 6-1 6-2 and will take on British fifth seed Jack Draper in the fourth round following his straight-set win over Brazil’s Joao Fonseca.