Nadal finished journey to chaotic Champions League final 'on foot'
Rafael Nadal said on Sunday he had to complete his journey to the Stade de France to watch Real Madrid's Champions League final against Liverpool "on foot".
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‘Oh dear’ – Blow for Rafael Nadal as French Open showdown with Novak Djokovic confirmed as night match
Rafael Nadal’s hopes of winning a record-extending 14th French Open title have suffered a big blow after his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic was confirmed as Tuesday’s night match. Nadal has made no secret about preferring to play in the daytime, while Djokovic suggested that he and the Spaniard “might make totally different requests” to organisers.
Rafael Nadal loses out as Novak Djokovic French Open clash gets night session
Rafael Nadal's French Open quarter-final against long-time rival Novak Djokovic will take place in Tuesday's night session at Roland Garros despite the 13-time champion's desire to play in the day. Officials confirmed Monday that the pair's 59th career meeting will be the late match under the lights of Court Philippe Chatrier with the day's other quarter-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev set for the afternoon.
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 order of play: Day 10 schedule including Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal
Fireworks are in store at the French Open as Rafael Nadal faces Novak Djokovic in the night session on Tuesday.
Novak Djokovic braced to deliver Rafael Nadal hammer blow at French Open
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. The Spaniard was taken to five sets for only the third time in his tournament history by 21-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round. In the immediate aftermath of that victory, Nadal admitted that not only was this year's French Open at stake for him but possibly his entire playing future.
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.