Djokovic, Thiem take trip down Paris memory lane

By Jordaan SanfordPublished May 28, 2019

Roland Garros: Match I'll Never Forget

World No. 1s Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka, Dominic Thiem and more favorites talked to Tennis Channel about their unforgettable Roland Garros matches.

Osaka recalled her first Roland Garros appearance in 2016 when she faced off against Simona Halep, and lost 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Halep would reach the final that year, and win it all the following season.

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 25: Naomi Osaka of Japan hits a forehand during the Ladies Singles second round match against Mirjana Lucic-Baroni of Croatia at Roland Garros on May 25, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — © 2016 Getty Images

Novak Djokovic will never forget his 2016 final against Andy Murray. "I waited for that moment for a long time," the Serbian said.

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia kisses the trophy following his victory during the Men's Singles final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain on day fifteen of the 2016 French Open at Roland Garros on June 5, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — © 2016 Getty Images

For Dominick Thiem, he called to mind his quarterfinal win against David Goffin, also in 2016.

The victory propelled him inside the Top 10 for the first time, and he hasn't left it yet. It serves as a defining moment for the Austrian even after reaching the final last year.