What's next for Raducanu? I Norrie: Go and 'embrace' Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu will return home for the grass-court season with Birmingham first up on the agenda as she steps up her preparations for Wimbledon.
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Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: Previous French Open Meetings
Rafael Nadal set up a mouthwatering French Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday with a dramatic victory over Canadian youngster Felix Auger-Aliassime. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at the pair's previous meetings at Roland Garros ahead of their 10th clash on the Paris clay on Tuesday:
Nadal, enigmático: "El del martes podría ser mi último partido en Roland Garros"
Rafa Nadal ya está en cuartos de final. Y no en unos cuartos cualquiera., el próximo rival del balear será Novak Djokovic, el número uno del mundo. El último enfrentamiento entre ambos, precisamente, se produjo en las semifinales de Roland Garros del año pasado. Sobre su rivalidad, entre otras cosas, habló el español al certificar la victoria frente al prodigio canadiense. Más tarde llegó a decir que ese podría ser el último partido de su carrera en el torneo francés: «Ojalá que no sea así y que pueda seguir viniendo muchos años. Pero si las cosas no van bien, el del martes podría ser mi último partido aquí, por eso me gustaría jugarlo de día», afirmó el balear, en parte con la intención de poner en un compromiso a la organización para que no programe el gran clásico del tenis mundial en la sesión nocturna. «Conozco el torneo de día, no tanto de noche, porque ha sido como lo he jugado toda mi vida», añadió.
Nadal ready to 'fight until the end' after setting up French Open showdown with Djokovic
Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster French Open quarter-final showdown with world No 1 Novak Djokovic after the record 13-time champion edged past Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set fourth round epic on Sunday.
Iga Swiatek Eyes Third Straight French Open Quarter-Final
World number one Iga Swiatek faces rising Chinese star Zheng Qinwen for a place in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday, while Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas continue their campaigns in the men's draw.
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.
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.