French Open 2022 LIVE: Iga Swiatek in action after Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic
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Nadal says 'I haven't won anything yet', warns of late play in Djokovic win
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.
Novak Djokovic questions Nadal's injury claims and says '99.9%' of crowd were against him
Novak Djokovic has played down Rafael Nadal’s injury issues, saying he looked ‘100% physically fit’ in Tuesday night’s French Open quarter-final, while he claims almost the entire crowd were on the Spaniard’s side.
Novak Djokovic sceptical on Rafael Nadal’s injury claims and says ‘99.9%’ of crowd were against him
Novak Djokovic has played down Rafael Nadal’s injury issues, saying he looked ‘100% physically fit’ in Tuesday night’s French Open quarter-final, while he claims almost the entire crowd were on the Spaniard’s side.
Almeida: "Madrid va a terminar siendo sede de unos Juegos"
Madrid es la capital mundial del deporte y el PRO Foro Industria y Deporte, el punto de encuentro de referencia dentro del sector. Las dos realidades se dieron la mano, esta mañana, para inaugurar la segunda edición de la cumbre, organizada por 2Playbook con AS como media partner, en el Ayuntamiento de Madrid. José Luis Martínez-Almeida, alcalde de la capital, y Vicente Jiménez, director del Diario AS, fueron los encargados de dar el pistoletazo de salida a una edición especial, con aún más fuerza, y que se puede seguir en streaming a través de AS.com. En 2021, el evento se celebró de forma online debido a la pandemia; en 2022, la Caja de Música del Palacio de Cibeles abre sus puertas para disfrutar de un programa que aborda el deporte en toda su transversalidad, pasando por la economía, la igualdad, el turismo o la tecnología.
Gauff ranks high school graduation above French Open success
Teenager Coco Gauff may have achieved a major career breakthrough by reaching her first major semi-final at the French Open, but the American believes that finishing high school was more challenging than tackling the red clay in Paris.
Rafael Nadal "Was The Better Player In Important Moments": Novak Djokovic After French Open Exit
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.
Twitter Bows Down As "King Of Clay" Rafael Nadal Trumps Novak Djokovic In French Open Classic
Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in a four-set thriller on Wednesday to stay on course for a 14th French Open title and a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam triumph. Nadal overcame the World No.1 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) in a gruelling quarter-final clash that lasted over four hours at Court Philippe Chatrier to avenge his defeat to Djokovic in the Roland Garros semi-final last year. Memories of that match must have come back to him when Djokovic came back from two breaks down to win four games on the trot and eventually take the second set after Nadal led 0-3 at one point. However, the veteran Spaniard came back strong to win the next two sets and keep up his incredible record in the tournament.