Novak Djokovic achieves feat at the French Open that he is yet to do at any of the other Grand Slam tournaments

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Novak Djokovic has continued his winning run after beating Cameron Norrie to reach the French Open quarter-finals.

Djokovic defeated Norrie in Geneva in the week prior to the French Open getting underway, and has continued his unbeaten record against the Brit in Paris.

There is still some uncertainty over the 24-time Grand Slam champion, with Djokovic without a coach since his split from Andy Murray.

Despite this, after beating Norrie once again, Djokovic has confirmed a French Open record that also impacts his former rival Rafael Nadal.

Novak Djokovic wins his 100th match at the French Open

Not only has Djokovic reached his 19th French Open quarter-final, but he has also done it without dropping a set after beating Norrie, 6-2 6-3 6-2.

Despite being his least successful major tournament in terms of titles, Djokovic has now won his 100th career match at the French Open.

This is something that Djokovic is still yet to do at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

The Australian Open is the Grand Slam tournament where Djokovic is the closest to matching the French Open, needing just one more win to reach the centurion.

While the US Open is where he is the furthest away from that goal, and needs 10 more wins to do so.

The only two other men to have won 100 matches at one Grand Slam tournament are Djokovic’s former rivals Nadal and Roger Federer.

Federer has completed this feat at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open, while recently retired Nadal achieved it at the French Open.

Novak Djokovic reveals how he feels after 100th French Open win

Djokovic spoke to former top 10 player Lucas Pouille in his interview on Court Philippe-Chatrier, and was asked about his 100th French Open victory.

While he admitted he was pleased with his latest achievement, Djokovic explained that he was not wanting to stop there and was feeling good ahead of his quarter-final.

“It’s a good number, a happy number for me, but the 101st victory is the most important for me now,” said Djokovic. “I’m happy to add to the history of this court which has given me so much and I would like to hope there will be another victory for me in a couple of days.

“I feel good, I expect each day to play better and better. I’ve played 12 really good, solid sets so far and everything is looking good.”

Djokovic will play Alexander Zverev in his French Open quarter-final, in what will be a 14th meeting between the pair.

The Serbian leads the head-to-head with eight victories, and actually beat Zverev in the French Open quarter-finals in 2019.