French Open 2022: 'It was difficult' - Rafael Nadal digs in to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime and set up Novak Djokovic test
Rafael Nadal came through his first test of the French Open to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 3-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 and set up a quarter-final clash with Novak Djokovic. After brushing aside Botic van de Zandschulp, Nadal found himself second best early on and lost his first set of the tournament. Ad/> He weathered a storm in the second before going through the gears and taking charge, only for Auger-Aliassime to battle back and force the Spanish great to win in five sets.