Misolic celebrates: Spectacular win against Shapovalov before Djokovic duel!

Misolic celebrates: Spectacular win against Shapovalov before Djokovic duel!

Filip Misolic achieved an impressive victory in a spectacular match against Denis Shapovalov, which represents the Austrian tennis player's greatest sporting success to date. In an exciting five-set match, Misolic prevailed 7-6(5), 7-6(6), 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 and thus reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. “This is the best success of my career, higher than reaching the final in Kitzbühel 2022,” he said after the game. He received a total of 168,000 euros in prize money, the highest amount of his career to date, and if he wins again he has the opportunity to earn an additional 97,000 euros, which would bring his total to 265,000 euros. Loud Small newspaper His statistics in the match proved to be remarkable: he hit 7 aces, had 6 double faults and a total of 6 winners.

Misolic was visibly looking forward to the upcoming duel against Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic, who has won a total of 24 major titles this year and has already won the French Open three times. “I studied Djokovic well and also trained with him,” said Misolic, who is preparing for his first meeting with the world-class player. Djokovic picked up remarkable three-set wins in the early rounds of the French Open and reached the third round of the tournament for the 20th time, underlining his consistency and performance.

Djokovic's challenges and record against Austrian players

Despite his impressive successes, Djokovic has a negative record against Austrian players at the French Open; he was only able to win one of four duels. His recent appearances have been complicated by a blister on his left foot against Corentin Moutet, which caused him problems during his matches in Paris. This could pose another challenge for him when he faces Misolic. In an unusual moment, Djokovic also showed a different side of himself when he encountered a dangerous situation on a roundabout during a bike ride through Paris, fueling discussion about his mercurial personality.

Filip Misolic not only significantly improved his year at the French Open with his victory over Shapovalov, but also attracted attention as he prepares for the challenging duel with one of the best players in tennis history. This could be a turning point in his career and help him make a name for himself in world tennis.