Serbian top seed beats Khachanov in straight sets to advance in Paris, as Kenin overcomes Ferro
Top seed and 2016 champion Novak Djokovic faced his toughest test of the tournament so far but still came through in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 over No.15 seed Karen Khachanov to reach the last eight in Paris for an 11th consecutive year.
The Serb awaits the winner of the last-16 clash between Daniel Altmaier and Pablo Carreno Busta.
Djokovic's win sees him equal Nadal with a record 14 Roland-Garros quarter-finals reached.
He is bidding to become the first man in the Open Era to complete the career Grand Slam twice (winning each of the four majors at least twice).
No.4 seed Sofia Kenin burst into tears the second she wrapped up a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Frenchwoman Fiona Ferro to reach the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros for the first time.
The reigning Australian Open champion went up 2-0 in the opening set but lost six games in a row to surrender the lead.
Kenin, 21, recovered with a vengeance and secured package to the last eight in one hour and 44 minutes.
She let all the emotions from the stress of the contest flow upon its completion and will now await the winner of the clash between Ons Jabeur - whom she beat in the Australian Open quarter-finals this year - and Danielle Collins. That last-16 match has been postponed until Tuesday due to the rain.
"She played really well. She's such a tough player to play. I'm sorry that I had to win, but I'm just super proud of myself," said Kenin after the victory.
The American is also through to the quarter-finals in doubles alongside her partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
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17 May - 6 June 2027
