Nadal beats rival Djokovic in Roland-Garros quarters
PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal insists he can’t know for sure whether any match at Roland Garros might be his very last at a place he loves, a place he is loved.
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'Incredible, unbelievable' - Reaction to Rafael Nadal beating Novak Djokovic in epic clash at French Open
Eurosport's Tim Henman, Mats Wilander and Alex Corretja have given their immediate reactions to Rafael Nadal's stunning victory over Novak Djokovic at the French Open. The 13-time champion overcame the world No. 1 and reigning champion in four gruelling sets in the night match on Tuesday as fans were treated to an epic encounter between the two old rivals.
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic in French Open quarterfinals
In a match that Rafael Nadal warned might be his last at the French Open, he dispatched longtime rival Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinals, two match wins from a record-extending 14th Roland Garros title.
'Cut the guy some slack!' - Crowd boo Novak Djokovic as he angrily whacks net, McEnroe reacts at French Open
Novak Djokovic let his frustration get the better of him in the fourth set of his quarter-final against Rafael Nadal as he whacked the net with his racquet. The moment of boiling point came at the start of the second game in the fourth set as a forehand from Djokovic cruelly clipped the net and then he found himself a sitting duck at the net as Nadal blasted a shot back at him that he could not volley cleanly. Ad/> It was a hugely frustrating moment in itself for the world No.
'It's a joke!' - Rafael Nadal gets warning from umpire as John McEnroe slams shot clock farce at French Open
Eurosport expert John McEnroe had his say after Rafael Nadal got a time violation for taking too long over his serves against Novak Djokovic at the French Open. The 13-time champion, who has a penchant for taking his time over serves, was warned by the umpire after the shot clock repeatedly hit zero when he was attempting to hold under immense pressure from Djokovic. Ad/> It is often a constant issue at the highest level as players attempt to catch their breath and get their composure back in the midst of a brutal on-court battle.
Alcaraz looking to improve focus to clinch maiden Grand Slam title
PARIS : Carlos Alcaraz has reached two Grand Slam quarter-finals and lost both but the teenage sensation has no doubt he will soon win a major, once he improves his concentration.
French Open: 'Close to best I’ve seen him play' - Rafael Nadal genius against Novak Djokovic amazes McEnroe
Rafael Nadal was at his unbelievable best against Novak Djokovic and Eurosport commentator John McEnroe was left amazed by some of his play. The 13-time champion at Roland-Garros subdued the world No.