The most stacked quarter of the French Open draw has delivered as expected, setting the stage for a blockbuster clash between Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic in Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
Zverev booked his place in the last eight after his fourth-round opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, was forced to pull out with an abdominal injury. The German was firmly in control, leading 6-4, 3-0, before the Dutchman called it quits.
Awaiting him is Djokovic, who cruised past Cameron Norrie in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. Despite a brief stumble early in the second set, the 24-time Grand Slam champ quickly steadied the ship and coasted into yet another Roland Garros quarterfinal. Remarkably, he has yet to drop a set in the tournament and hasn’t faced a single opponent ranked inside the world’s top 80.
The head-to-head tips in Djokovic’s favor at 8-5, but the clay record is split evenly at 1-1. Their last meeting on the surface came right here in the 2019 quarters, when Djokovic dismantled Zverev in straight sets.
This time, though, promises to be a tighter contest. Zverev is a proven force on clay, while Djokovic is hitting his stride at just the right moment, riding an eight-match winning streak that includes his title run in Geneva. This showdown has all the ingredients for a classic.
Here is everything you need to know about Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic, including TV and streaming options for the match.
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Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic start time
- Date: Wednesday June 4, 2025
- Time: 2:15 p.m. ET
Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic is set for the night session on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the iconic Court Philippe Chatrier in Paris’ Stade Roland Garros. It is scheduled to start at 2:15 p.m. ET.
Alexander Zverev vs. Novak Djokovic French Open history
Here is how far Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic have advanced each year at the French Open:
Alexander Zverev
Here’s how far Zverev has advanced each year at the clay-court grand slam:
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2016 | Third Round | – |
| 2017 | First Round | – |
| 2018 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2019 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2020 | Fourth Round | – |
| 2021 | Semifinals | – |
| 2022 | Semifinals | – |
| 2023 | Semifinals | – |
| 2024 | Final | – |
Novak Djokovic
Here’s how far Djokovic has advanced each year at the clay-court grand slam:
| Year | Singles | Doubles |
| 2005 | 2nd Round | – |
| 2006 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2007 | Semifinals | – |
| 2008 | Semifinals | – |
| 2009 | 3rd Round | – |
| 2010 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2011 | Semifinals | – |
| 2012 | Finals | – |
| 2013 | Semifinals | – |
| 2014 | Finals | – |
| 2015 | Finals | – |
| 2016 | Won 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 | – |
| 2017 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2018 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2019 | Semifinals | – |
| 2020 | Finals | – |
| 2021 | Won 6-7 (6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 | – |
| 2022 | Quarterfinals | – |
| 2023 | Won 7-6 (7-1), 6-3, 7-5 | – |
| 2024 | Quarterfinals | – |
