NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic advanced to his fourth Olympic Games semi-final on Thursday after overcoming a knee injury scare and a significant second-set deficit.
The Serbian top seed secured victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas, winning 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), despite aggravating a right knee injury that had required surgery in June.
Djokovic slipped on the baseline of Court Philippe Chatrier and needed on-court treatment for his knee.
He fell behind 0-4 and then 2-5 in the second set but managed to save three set points in the ninth game.
The 24-time Grand Slam title winner, who is still seeking his first Olympic gold medal, then dominated the tie-break, securing his 12th win in 14 meetings against the Greek player.
Djokovic is set to face Italy's Lorenzo Musetti for a chance to compete in the gold medal match.
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