Nadal wins four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis
The 13-time Roland Garros champion, beaten by the world number one in the semi-finals here last year, arrived in Paris on the back of two injuries that had hampered his preparations.
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El misterio Nadal
«Hablaremos después del torneo y lo entenderéis todo. Aquí vamos a dar el máximo y no sé lo que puede pasar después. Veremos cómo queda esto de aquí abajo (el pie izquierdo). Ahora no es momento de dar explicaciones, pero las hay y cuando acabe el torneo las diré». Esta frase enigmática la dejó caer en la rueda de prensa que ofreció minutos después de en los cuartos de final de Roland Garros (6-2, 4-6, 6-2 y 7-6 (4) en 4h12) y clasificarse para las semifinales, en las que se enfrentará el viernes, el día de su 36º cumpleaños, a Alexander Zverev.
Cilic bombs 33 aces past Rublev into 1st French Open semifinal at age 33
PARIS: Marin Cilic is 33, nearly eight seasons past his one Grand Slam title at the 2014 US Open — and, until Wednesday, more than four full years removed from his most recent trip to the semifinals of a major tournament.
Nadal's chronic foot injury means he cannot look beyond French Open
Rafael Nadal's chronic foot injury issues mean that every tournament, or even every match, he plays in could be his last. It comes after the Spaniard beat his arch-rival, the world No 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic, in a late-night classic at the French Open on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal warned over one player who can trouble him at French Open by former champion
Rafael Nadal has been warned over the one player left in the French Open draw that can trouble him. The 13-time champion defeated long-time rival Novak Djokovic in four sets on Thursday and now faces Alexander Zverev, but former champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov believes the only man who can worry the Spaniard is in the other half of the draw.
Rafael Nadal's win over Novak Djokovic gives Alexander Zverev Wimbledon advantage
Rafael Nadal's French Open quarter-final victory over Novak Djokovic means the Serb will lose his world No 1 ranking later this month, with the 13-time champion's next opponent Alexander Zverev landing a huge advantage for Wimbledon. Djokovic was the defending champion in Paris but Nadal got revenge over the top seed for beating him in last year's semi-final.
'No miracle solution' as French Open insists night sessions will stay
PARIS: French Open night sessions will remain despite the reservations of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic whose epic quarter-final clash ended at 1:15 Wednesday (Jun 1) morning in front of thousands of shivering fans, many of whom were huddled in blankets to keep out the biting cold.
Carlos Alcaraz warned of big 'problem' he faces after Alexander Zverev French Open loss
John McEnroe has warned teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz of a "problem" he will have to face going forward after his French Open quarter-final defeat to Alexander Zverev. The 19-year-old was in fine form before competing in Paris but crashed out after a four-set defeat to the German.