Croatia’s Cilic, Norway’s Ruud reach Roland Garros semi-finals for first time
Cilic fired 33 aces and 88 winners past seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev in a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/2) win.
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A lot of heart – Marin Cilic wins French Open slugfest against Andrey Rublev
Croatian veteran Marin Cilic overcame Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev in five sets to reach a first semi-final at the French Open.
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.
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.
Novak Djokovic makes furious French Open crowd claim after Rafael Nadal loss
Novak Djokovic has hit out at the French Open crowd as he claimed that "99.9 per cent" of Court Philippe-Chatrier was in Rafael Nadal's corner during his loss to the Spaniard in Tuesday's quarter-final. The Spaniard got revenge over the world No 1 for his defeat 12 months ago with a 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) win.
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.
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.