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PARIS — Rafael Nadal is used to overcoming adversity. His entire year has been anchored around it — whether it's his chronic foot injury, a rib fracture or his own Uncle Toni attempting to mastermind his downfall.
Rafael Nadal's five-set 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 scoreline against Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth-round of the French Open should be a synonym for survival. Some 30 minutes later, in his post-match conference, the 35-year-old delivered a vignette of his woes. A Rafa special. As characteristic as the fight that doesn't fade. Ahead of the blockbuster quarter-final clash against the world No.1 Novak Djokovic, their 10th meeting at Roland Garros, Nadal was landing them softly. Typically, refusing to whip up the dust.
PARIS: Novak Djokovic renews his 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semifinal spot at stake and where victory for the world number one could end the 13-time champion’s Roland Garros career. Nadal, who turns 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 at the tournament 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 but possibly his entire playing future. “I know my situation, and I accept it,” said Nadal, who arrived in Paris unsure if he would be able to take part after suffering a recurrence of a chronic foot injury which has plagued him for most of his career. “I am just enjoying the fact that I am here for one more year. And being honest, every match that I play here, I don’t know if it’s going to be my last at Roland Garros.” Overall, Djokovic leads Nadal 30-28 since their first career meeting at the 2006 French Open. Nadal has a 19-8 edge on clay and has won seven of the pair’s nine meetings in Paris. Djokovic, however, came out on top in the semifinals at Roland Garros in 2021 on his way to a second title.
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Alexander Zverev has said Carlos Alcaraz “gets what he wants” when it comes to court scheduling at the French Open. Alcaraz, 19, has played three of his four matches so far on Court Philippe Chatrier, the main show court. Ad/> Rafael Nadal, the 13-time champion, has also had three appearances on Chatrier, while world No.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were handed a huge boost to their French Open chances as their main rival for the trophy was knocked out of the competition. Daniil Medvedev was among the favourites to win in Paris, but suffered a straight sets defeat at the hands of Marin Cilic on Monday night.
Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett believes the WTA will speak to Roland-Garros organisers over the disparity in matches selected for the night sessions at the French Open. Of the 10 singles matches selected for the late slot on Court Philippe-Chatrier so far this year, the only women’s encounter was Alize Cornet’s second-round win over Jelena Ostapenko.
Stefanos Tsitsipas saw his hopes of a deep French Open run ended by 19-year-old Holger Rune. The fourth seed, who made the final last year, was beaten 7-5 3-6 6-3 6-4 in a stunning last-16 upset. Ad/> Tsitsipas was fancied to go far after being placed on the other side of the draw to Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.