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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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had contrasting matches but still set up their hotly-anticipated quarter-final meeting.
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander is relishing the prospect of Rafael Nadal taking on Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the French Open. The seedings have thrown two players who often meet in semi-finals or finals of events in the last eight, after both advanced on Sunday. Ad/> While Djokovic cruised to the last eight, Nadal was made to work hard to see off Felix Auger-Aliassime in five sets.
Rafael Nadal harus bertarung lima set di babak keempat French Open 2022. Lolos ke perempatfinal, Nadal akan menghadapi Novak Djokovic.
PARIS : Carlos Alcaraz pummelled Karen Khachanov into submission in a 6-1 6-4 6-4 victory on Sunday to reach the French Open quarter-finals and stretch his winning run to 14 matches.
Mats Wilander was hugely impressed with Rafael Nadal’s problem-solving skills in his win over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round of the French Open. Nadal had his back to the wall against a rampant opponent, who took the Spanish great to a fifth set at Roland-Garros for only the third time in his career. Ad/> Auger-Aliassime had the momentum heading into the fifth set, but Nadal stepped up his level to take down the Canadian in a thrilling finish.
Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final against world number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday when he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros and holder of a record 21 Grand Slam titles, triumphed over the Canadian 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a match which lasted four hours and 21 minutes.
Rafael Nadal got through a serious test in the French Open’s fourth round by edging Felix Auger-Aliassime 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to set up a record 59th matchup against rival Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic showed glimpses of his brilliant best to demolish Diego Schwartzman 6-1 6-3 6-3 on Sunday and book his place in the French Open quarter-finals where he faces 13-times champion Rafael Nadal.