PARIS: Defending champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the French Open on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), sparking fresh fears over his appetite for the sport he once dominated as Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray made the semifinals.

World No.2 Djokovic slumped to a stunning 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, 6-0 quarterfinals loss to Dominic Thiem for his earliest exit in Paris in seven years.

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