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Rafael Nadal "Was The Better Player In Important Moments": Novak Djokovic After French Open Exit

Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal as a "great champion" after losing an epic late-night French Open quarter-final, but added he was "not surprised" by his rival's recovery from a debilitating injury. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, clinched a memorable 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory to reach his 15th semi-final at the tournament. For world number one Djokovic, defeat was his eighth in 10 meetings with Nadal at the French Open. "He was the better player in the important moments," said Djokovic.

Armenia want 'revenge' for 2011 against Ireland but are in a downward spiral

It may be slightly forgotten with the shifting sands of time but Armenian football fans still feel a bitter taste when they think about the last time they faced Ireland.

Former England cricketer Jim Parks dies aged 90

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jim Parks, who played 46 Tests between 1954 and 1968, has died aged 90, his county Sussex announced on Tuesday. At the time of his death, he was England's oldest living Test cricketer. "Sussex Cricket is deeply saddened to announce the death of Jim Parks at the age of 90," the club said in a statement. "Jim died in Worthing hospital this morning after a fall at home last week." Born in 1931, Parks made his debut for Sussex at the age of 18 and went on to play in 739 first class matches and 132 List A games for the county. He was picked purely as a batsman for a single Test against Pakistan in 1954 but he only really made an impact once he took up wicketkeeping four years later. "It came about by accident," he once said. "I didn't keep wicket at the start of my career. I was a specialist batsman. A couple of years after that, Sussex were playing against Essex in a Championship game at Chelmsford, when our wicketkeeper, Rupert Webb got injured. Robin Marlar, the Sussex captain, looked at me and said 'You're doing it'."

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French Open: Djokovic hails 'champion' Nadal but 'not surprised' by injury recovery

Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal as a "great champion" after losing an epic late-night French Open quarter-final, but added he was "not surprised" by his rival's recovery from a debilitating injury. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, clinched a memorable 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory to reach his 15th semi-final at the tournament. For world number one Djokovic, defeat was his eighth in 10 meetings with Nadal at the French Open. "He was the better player in the important moments," said Djokovic. "He showed why he's a great champion. Staying there mentally tough and finishing the match the way he did. Congrats to him and his team. No doubt he deserved it."

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Rafael Nadal "Was The Better Player In Important Moments": Novak Djokovic After French Open Exit

Armenia want 'revenge' for 2011 against Ireland but are in a downward spiral

Former England cricketer Jim Parks dies aged 90

Arsenal news: 'Realistic' Ruben Neves message sent as Lucas Torreira stance made clear

French Open: Djokovic hails 'champion' Nadal but 'not surprised' by injury recovery

Rafael Nadal defeats Novak Djokovic in quarterfinal thriller at French Open

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