French Open: Who is surprise semi-finalist Martina Trevisan?
The first semi-final at the French Open has been decided.
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French Open - 'How can he be beaten when playing well?' - Alexander Zverev backed to slay Rafa Nadal by brother
Alexander Zverev has the game to beat Rafa Nadal in the French Open semi-finals, believes the German's brother and Eurosport expert Mischa. Zverev downed Carlos Alcaraz in four sets in the quarter-finals in a match that many pundits — including Eurosport's own — believed was the 25-year-old's best-ever in a Grand Slam.
Novak Djokovic says he was 'not surprised at all' by Rafael Nadal's recovery from injury at the French Open
Novak Djokovic denied that Rafael Nadal's ability to come back from injury had surprised him during their epic French Open quarter-final. Djokovic ended up on the wrong side of a four-set loss as Nadal took his place in the semi-finals with a performance of huge intensity and quality. Ad/> Nadal's run to the last four has come against the pre-tournament backdrop of retirement talk as a result of the Majorcan's exit from the Italian Open with a recurrence of a chronic foot injury that has dogged him throughout his career.
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.
'A magic night' - Rafael Nadal revels in hitting 'unexpected level' in French Open win over Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal described his incredible victory over Novak Djokovic as a “magic night” as he reached the French Open semi-finals for the 15th time. Nadal held off a strong challenge from the defending champion to win an epic contest in four hours and 12 minutes. Ad/> The 13-time champion was two breaks up in all of the first three sets and then rallied from 5-3 down in the fourth set to clinch victory at 1.15am in Paris.
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.