Novak defeated Mackenzie McDonald, Corentin Moutet, Filip Misolic and Cameron Norrie en route to his 62nd Major quarter-final and the first after turning 38. He kicked off the tournament with 96 Roland Garros triumphs, and the 100th came in the fourth round against Norrie. Novak earned a dominant 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 triumph in two hours and 14 minutes.

A top 20 tennis player has made his feelings clear on the debate involving the legendary trio of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Three-times champion Novak Djokovic roared into the French Open quarter-finals by beating Briton Cameron Norrie 6-2 6-3 6-2 for his 100th match victory at Roland Garros on Monday to join Rafa Nadal in one of sport’s most exclusive fraternities.