Nadal downs Djokovic in late-night epic to reach 15th French Open semi-final
Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.
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Nadal continues his reign over Roland Garros – day 10 at the French Open
Rafael Nadal won the epic 59th instalment of his rivalry with Novak Djokovic.
Watch: Rafael Nadal Can't Stop Smiling After Epic French Open Win vs Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal on Wednesday beat Novak Djokovic in an thrilling contest in the French Open 2022 quarter-finals. Nadal, who saw the World No.1 come back from two breaks down to win the second set, held his nerve to beat Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) after a four-hour-and-12-minute quarter-final on a raucous Court Philippe Chatrier. The magnitude of the win, against one of his greatest rivals, was evident on the Spaniard's face, as he couldn't stop smiling ear-to-ear after the epic at Roland Garros.
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French Open: Djokovic hails 'champion' Nadal but 'not surprised' by injury recovery
Novak Djokovic hailed Rafael Nadal as a "great champion" after losing an epic late-night French Open quarter-final, but added he was "not surprised" by his rival's recovery from a debilitating injury. Nadal, the 13-time champion at Roland Garros, clinched a memorable 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory to reach his 15th semi-final at the tournament. For world number one Djokovic, defeat was his eighth in 10 meetings with Nadal at the French Open. "He was the better player in the important moments," said Djokovic. "He showed why he's a great champion. Staying there mentally tough and finishing the match the way he did. Congrats to him and his team. No doubt he deserved it."
'A very emotional night for me' - Nadal after his epic French Open win over Djokovic
Rafael Nadal had already turned his thoughts to his Roland Garros semi-final match minutes after beating Novak Djokovic in an epic quarter- final on Tuesday. The 13-time French champion is chasing a record-extending 22nd men's Grand Slam title. But time might be running out for the Spaniard, who has been suffering from a chronic foot injury that had put his participation in the claycourt major in doubt. "I don't know what can happen. I think I'm gonna be playing this tournament because we are doing the things to be ready to play this tournament, but I don't know what's gonna happen after here," Nadal told a news conference after his 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(4) win against world number one Djokovic.
"Still Playing For Nights Like Today": Rafael Nadal After Winning French Open Thriller vs Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal insisted he still has work to do to win a 14th French Open despite knocking out Novak Djokovic and said it was "too late" to be playing after their quarter-final ended in the early hours of Wednesday. The Spaniard is still on track for a record-extending 22nd men's Grand Slam title and will face third seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals on his 36th birthday on Friday. Nadal took his head-to-head against defending champion Djokovic at Roland Garros to 8-2 with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) win which finished after 1:00 am local time.
Nadal battles past Djokovic in late-night classic at French Open
Rafael Nadal won a classic late-night battle with old foe Novak Djokovic to reach