Novak Djokovic cleared a major hurdle in pursuit of a fourth Roland-Garros title, defeating No. 3 Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals on Wednesday in Paris.

ROLAND GARROS, PARIS — Novak Djokovic is through to the French Open semifinals after outclassing Alexander Zverev in a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win Wednesday night.

A crucial moment arrived more than 2 1/2 hours into Novak Djokovic's 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 French Open quarterfinal victory over Alexander Zverev. It was the fourth set, and Djokovic led, but Zverev was in possession of a break point and a chance to get back into Wednesday's match.