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Nadal wins epic four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis

PARIS: Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semifinal. The 13-time Roland Garros champion won the pair’s 59th career meeting 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) after a four-hour-and-12-minute quarter-final on a raucous Court Philippe Chatrier. Nadal sealed his eighth victory in 10 French Open matches against last year’s winner Djokovic at 1:16 am local time (2316 GMT Tuesday) to set up a last-four clash with third seed Alexander Zverev on Friday.

Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic in French Open quarterfinals

In a match that Rafael Nadal warned might be his last at the French Open, he dispatched longtime rival Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinals, two match wins from a record-extending 14th Roland Garros title.

Nadal takes first set 6-2 against Djokovic in French Open quarter-final

PARIS : Rafa Nadal broke world number one and reigning champion Novak Djokovic's serve twice to take the opening set 6-2 in 52 minutes in their French Open quarter-final on Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, French Open 2022 Quarter-Final Live Score: A Clash Of The Titans

Defending champion Novak Djokovic and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal square off in a blockbuster French Open quarterfinal. The match will take place during the night session at Roland Garros even though Nadal had previously expressed his desire to play during the day. On the other hand, Djokovic had hinted that he would like to face the Spaniard as late as possible. Nadal and Djokovic have previously clashed in the French Open nine times and it is Nadal who has emerged triumphant on seven occasions.

John McEnroe bemoans 'lose-lose' Wimbledon situation after ranking points stripped

John McEnroe has labelled the Wimbledon saga that has marred the build-up as a 'lose-lose situation'. It has been an unusually tumultuous year for tennis, starting with Novak Djokovic’s visa saga and eventual deportation from Australia in January.

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal - Full Head-To-Head Details Of All 58 Matches So Far

Novak Djokovic renews his 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory for the world number one could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career. Nadal, who turns 36 on Friday, puts his record of 109 wins and just three losses in Paris since his title-winning debut in 2005 on the line against the defending champion.

Newcastle head coach to release key players in bid to compete for European spot

NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe is preparing to wield his Newcastle United axe with a number of key first-team stars at risk of the chop.

Rafael Nadal irked by scheduling of clash against Novak Djokovic at French Open

Tonight's highly-anticipated French Open quarter-final between world number one Novak Djokovic and 13-time champion Rafael Nadal will be played during the controversial night session despite the Spaniard expressing reservations against it. The night session starts at 8pm Irish time and was introduced for the first time at the 2021 edition of the claycourt major.

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Nadal wins epic four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis

Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic in French Open quarterfinals

Nadal takes first set 6-2 against Djokovic in French Open quarter-final

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, French Open 2022 Quarter-Final Live Score: A Clash Of The Titans

John McEnroe bemoans 'lose-lose' Wimbledon situation after ranking points stripped

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal - Full Head-To-Head Details Of All 58 Matches So Far

Newcastle head coach to release key players in bid to compete for European spot

Rafael Nadal irked by scheduling of clash against Novak Djokovic at French Open