French Open: Carlos Alcaraz Cruises Into Quarter-Finals
Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz romped into his first French Open quarter-final on Sunday with a straight-sets win over Russian Karen Khachanov.
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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.
Dark ages at French Open as Alcaraz says ‘unfair’ if last-eight tie at night
PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz claimed Sunday that it would “not be fair” if he has to play his French Open quarter-final on Tuesday night with Rafael Nadal pushing for a daytime slot for his blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz has already played two night sessions at this year’s Roland Garros and could face a third when he tackles Alexander Zverev for a place in the semifinals. Nadal, who has made no secret of his dislike of playing clay court tennis after dark, and Djokovic have played just one night match apiece.
Nadal to face Djokovic in French Open quarter-final, Swiatek goes against rising Chinese star
PARIS: 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. It was only the third time in his 17-year, 111-match career in Paris that Nadal had been stretched to five sets. Nadal and Djokovic will meet for the 10th time at Roland Garros and 59th overall in a rivalry stretching back to 2006. “We know each other well, we have a lot of history. The only thing I can say is that I will be focussed, try my best and fight until the end,” said Nadal of renewing his rivalry with the defending champion on Tuesday. Nadal hailed Auger-Aliassime who has been working with his uncle and former coach Toni since April last year. “Felix is a great player, one of the best in the world. He’s very young with a lot of power and great mobility,” said the 35-year-old Spaniard. “He was a very tough opponent for me, he is doing a lot of things well and has improved every year.
'I hope I can get a seat' - Mats Wilander counting down the hours to Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal at French Open
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.
French Open 2022 - 'He is sounding weary' - Chris Evert concerned after Rafael Nadal raises prospect of retirement
Chris Evert feels Rafael Nadal’s career is drawing to a close after the Spaniard raised the prospect of retirement in his press conference following his win over Felix Auger-Aliassime. Nadal went to the well once again, as he battled superbly to beat his Canadian opponent to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open. Ad/> It was a performance that once again showed the fire still burns within, but came on the back of an interrupted preparation for Roland-Garros on account of a chronic foot problem.
French Open 2022: Nadal Jumpa Djokovic di Perempatfinal
Rafael Nadal harus bertarung lima set di babak keempat French Open 2022. Lolos ke perempatfinal, Nadal akan menghadapi Novak Djokovic.
Teenager Alcaraz crushes Khachanov to reach quarter-finals
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.