Cilic hits 33 aces to reach first French Open semi-final
Croatia's Marin Cilic fired 33 aces past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach his first French Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win.
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French Open: Marin Cilic Defeats Andrey Rublev To Enter Men's Semi-final
Croatia's Marin Cilic fired 33 aces past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev to reach his first French Open semi-final on Wednesday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win. Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, also crashed 88 winners in the four-hour 10-minute tie and will play either eighth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway or Danish teenager Holger Rune for a place in Sunday's final. The 33-year-old Cilic becomes only the fifth active men's player after Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to make the semi-finals at all four Slams.
'Nicely done!' - Amazing act of sportsmanship leads Marin Cilic to applaud Andrey Rublev at French Open
Marin Cilic was left to applaud some astonishing sportsmanship from Andrey Rublev during the crucial fifth set of their French Open quarter-final. At 1-1 in the deciding fifth set of their last-eight clash on Court Philippe-Chatrier, it could hardly have been a less convenient time for an act of surprise sportsmanship, but Rublev decided to help his opponent out regardless. Ad/> Cilic, who was serving at the time, clipped a drop shot right under the umpire, Alison Hughes', chair with the immediate call being 'out' to hand Rublev the point.
Andrey Rublev makes classy gesture in heat of battle after Marin Cilic's desperate plea
Andrey Rublev conceded a point to his opponent Marin Cilic deep into their French Open quarter-final after the Croat pleaded with the umpire to overturn a line call. The 2014 US Open champion believed his ball was in and the seventh seed initially thought the shot was out but conceded and agreed to replay the point.
'Not sure I've seen him play better' - McEnroe on 'extraordinary' Rafael Nadal after win over Novak Djokovic
Eurosport expert John McEnroe has reflected on the play of Rafael Nadal a day after his extraordinary triumph over his old rival, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, in their French Open quarter-final. The 13-time champion overcame the world No.
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.
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