Djokovic meets Zverev in French Open quarters with unfinished business

The French Open quarter-finals continue on Wednesday with top seed Jannik Sinner in action, Novak Djokovic facing his first true test when he takes on Alexander Zverev and an all-American clash between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys.

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As Djokovic chases a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, 28-year-old third seed Zverev is still seeking his first major crown.

Zverev has had more success at the claycourt major than any of the others, with three semi-final appearances between 2021-2023, and he reached the final last year where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz after being one set away from the title.

The two have not met on clay since 2019 and Djokovic has unfinished business having retired injured last time they met in the Australian Open semi-final in January.

"He's 10 years younger, he calls himself a veteran of the game. What should I call myself, then?," Djokovic joked after booking his quarter-final place with his 100th victory at Roland Garros.

Djokovic holds an 8-5 win-loss record against Zverev, who said the Serbian - the sixth seed this year - would never be a dark horse.

"The guy won 24 Grand Slams. He's never going to be a black horse. He definitely knows how to play tennis," Zverev said.