Rafael Nadal faces ‘mental challenge’ against Alexander Zverev at French Open
Tim Henman believes Rafael Nadal’s biggest challenge against Alexander Zverev at the French Open will be mental rather than physical.
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French Open: 'Don't give Rafa up for dead so soon' - Uncle Toni says it's foolish to write off Rafael Nadal
Toni Nadal has said critics were foolish to give his nephew Rafael «up for dead so soon» despite his injury struggles as continues his run at the French Open. Two days after Nada's extraordinary triumph over his old rival, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, in their French Open quarter-final and ahead of his last-four clash with Alexander Zverev, Uncle Toni has had his say.
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John McEnroe says ‘you would be crazy to bet against Rafael Nadal’ after ‘extraordinary level’ in last eight
John McEnroe believes it will take a brave person to wager against Rafael Nadal when he takes on Alexander Zverev in the semi-final at Roland Garros.
Twitter Bows Down As "King Of Clay" Rafael Nadal Trumps Novak Djokovic In French Open Classic
Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in a four-set thriller on Wednesday to stay on course for a 14th French Open title and a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam triumph. Nadal overcame the World No.1 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) in a gruelling quarter-final clash that lasted over four hours at Court Philippe Chatrier to avenge his defeat to Djokovic in the Roland Garros semi-final last year. Memories of that match must have come back to him when Djokovic came back from two breaks down to win four games on the trot and eventually take the second set after Nadal led 0-3 at one point. However, the veteran Spaniard came back strong to win the next two sets and keep up his incredible record in the tournament.
Birthday boy Rafael Nadal eyes 14th French Open final despite future fears
Rafael Nadal looks to celebrate his 36th birthday on Friday by reaching a 14th French Open final which by his own admission could be the last of his record-breaking career. Nadal, the 13-time champion, faces Germany's Alexander Zverev but is clear his chronic, long-term foot injury has put him on borrowed time. "The last three months and a half for me, the only thing that I can say is haven't been easy," said the Spaniard after his epic four-set win over old rival Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals.
Ruud reaches first Grand Slam semi-final at French Open
Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday when he defeated Danish teenager Holger Rune in four sets at the French Open.
French Open: Marin Cilic hails 'fantastic achievement' as he joins 'Big Four' with Slam mark
Marin Cilic said it was a "great achievement" as he joined Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray in becoming only the fifth active player to make the semi-finals at all four Slams. Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, 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. He 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. "Absolutely fantastic achievement for me. To be mentioned among them," said 33-year-old Cilic. "I'm feeling great on the court, enjoying myself, being me, playing my own game. It's paying off, and I am enjoying the run." Rublev, playing in his fifth quarter-final at the majors, grabbed the first set but wilted under a Cilic barrage over the next two.