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French Open: 'Witnessing history' - Why Rafael Nadal fans must cherish every point amid retirement talk

Fans of Rafael Nadal are «witnessing history» and that is why his matches are such an attraction at the French Open, according to Mats Wilander and Tim Henman. The 35-year-old had to be at his resilient, battling best as he overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime in five sets to book a quarter-final showdown with his old rival, world No. 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic, in the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros.

French Open: 'He is a great guy' - Rafael Nadal with classy gesture as Felix Auger-Aliassime leaves the court

Rafael Nadal showed his class once again as he applauded his opponent, Felix Auger-Aliassime, off the court after their epic five-set battle at the French Open. The 13-time champion had his back to the wall against the prodigiously-talented Canadian, who took him to a fifth set at Roland-Garros for only the third time in his illustrious career. Ad/> Auger-Aliassime had the momentum heading into the fifth set, but Nadal somehow found another level in incredible fashion to secure his place in the last eight of his favourite tournament.

French Open: Novak Djokovic Braced To Deliver Rafael Nadal Hammer Blow

Novak Djokovic renews his epic 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career. Nadal, who will turn 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.

Wimbledon 2022: Dates, schedule and how to get tickets

Wimbledon is set to return this summer, and the tennis championships will feel a little more normal compared to recent years - notably with the return of the ticket queue.

Novak Djokovic heavily booed at French Open

World number 1 Novak Djokovic received a rather unfriendly reception from fans ahead of his French Open fourth round tie against Diego Schwartzman.

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: Previous French Open Meetings

Rafael Nadal set up a mouthwatering French Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday with a dramatic victory over Canadian youngster Felix Auger-Aliassime. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at the pair's previous meetings at Roland Garros ahead of their 10th clash on the Paris clay on Tuesday:

The sporting weekend in pictures

A dramatic weekend of sporting action at home and abroad brought great joy and desperate disappointment as prizes were handed out and dreams shattered.

Contrasting matches for Djokovic and Nadal – day eight at the French Open

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had contrasting matches but still set up their hotly-anticipated quarter-final meeting.

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French Open: 'Witnessing history' - Why Rafael Nadal fans must cherish every point amid retirement talk

French Open: 'He is a great guy' - Rafael Nadal with classy gesture as Felix Auger-Aliassime leaves the court

French Open: Novak Djokovic Braced To Deliver Rafael Nadal Hammer Blow

Wimbledon 2022: Dates, schedule and how to get tickets

Novak Djokovic heavily booed at French Open

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: Previous French Open Meetings

The sporting weekend in pictures

Contrasting matches for Djokovic and Nadal – day eight at the French Open