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Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will play in the French Open quarterfinals after each won his fourth round match at Roland Garros.

I’m glad that I didn’t spend too much time on the court myself up to quarterfinals, knowing that playing him in Roland Garros is always a physical battle, along with everything else,” said Djokovic, who beat 15th-seeded Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 earlier Sunday and has won all 12 sets he’s played in the tournament. Looking at the larger picture, Nadal’s record 13 championships at Roland Garros are part of his haul of 21 Grand Slam trophies, a record for men. Djokovic leads 30-28, although Nadal has a 7-2 advantage at the French Open.

Rafael Nadal won in five sets while his quarter-final opponent Novak Djokovic will be the fresher having beaten Diego Schwartzman in straight sets.

He peppered Nadal with well-timed drop shots, he continued to look for forehands to dominate with and he was supreme at the net. From the player who would run out of ideas in his early exchanges against the big players, here he continually searched for solutions and often found them. Just as it seemed that Nadal was in control, however, he inexplicably started the fourth set with a flurry of unforced errors. Nadal then rode all of his momentum to a two sets to one lead. He watched on as, after the elation of Real Madrid’s Champions League win that Nadal attended, on an extremely cold afternoon Nadal started the match out of sorts. Rafael Nadal has played 112 tennis matches at Roland Garros over the course of his career and he has somehow lost just three times on these courts.

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I’m glad that I didn’t spend too much time on the court myself up to quarterfinals, knowing that playing him in Roland Garros is always a physical battle, along with everything else,” said Djokovic, who beat 15th-seeded Diego Schwartzman 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 earlier Sunday and has won all 12 sets he’s played in the tournament. Looking at the larger picture, Nadal’s record 13 championships at Roland Garros are part of his haul of 21 Grand Slam trophies, a record for men. Djokovic leads 30-28, although Nadal has a 7-2 advantage at the French Open.

After Djokovic cruised, Nadal labored to a five-set win, setting up a clash in the quarterfinals.

At that point, he later explained to a French broadcaster, he could take no more and had to leave to watch the conclusion on television. He produced huge serves time and again to fend off 16 of the 22 break points he faced. The victor’s next challenge could prove equally daunting: a potential semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish teen who beat Nadal and Djokovic in succession to win the recent Madrid Open on clay. After leveling at one set apiece, Nadal rounded into form in the third set, pummeling Auger-Aliassime with forehand blasts again and again. He has yet to concede a set in the first four rounds. Nadal didn’t cite the rib he cracked during a tournament in March and made only passing reference to “a tough process” with his foot, alluding to chronic pain in his surgically repaired left one.

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The Spaniard will now face Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of the competition We have a lot of history together,' Nadal said of Djokovic. 'I am going to be focused, I will try my best. - Rafael Nadal beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-3 3-6 in the French Open

Rafael Nadal's 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime at Roland Garros on Sunday may or may not go down as the best match of the year.

With FAA serving at 3-4, Nadal started by hitting a big forehand and finishing the point with a smash for 0-15. The last two games were the final act of the match, and a fitting pinnacle. This was a movie many of us have seen dozens of times at Roland Garros, and it seemed sure to end in a four-set runaway victory for Rafa. The first act was dominated by Auger-Aliassime. He broke Nadal in the third game of the match and used his serve—especially the wide one in the deuce court—his forehand, his drop shot, and his net game to win the first set. Nadal finished with his 109th victory roar in Paris. Auger-Aliassime finished with a crooked smile of appreciation—for the moment, for his opponent, and hopefully for himself—as he walked to the net to shake Rafa’s hand. But as far as pure sporting entertainment goes, it will be hard to top, inside or outside of tennis, in 2022.

Djokovic, the world No. 1, and Nadal, the 13-time French Open champion, will continue their epic rivalry on Tuesday in the quarterfinal at Roland Garros.

As Auger-Aliassime, pumped his fist after clinching the first set, 6-3, Nadal spent an extra few seconds working the line with his foot, taking an extra moment seemingly to prepare for the challenging places this match was going. Djokovic managed the challenge, making Schwartzman seem like a sparring partner who forced Djokovic to run and stay on the court long enough — a little more than two hours — but not too long. Nadal had no such concerns, though he struggled from the start of the chilly and breezy evening. Too cold and too damp, which makes the clay stick to balls, giving them the feel of heavy rocks on his racket. He was detained at the border and deported after government officials deemed his stance against vaccinations a threat to public health. Djokovic has tried to spearhead an independent players organization, the Professional Tennis Players Association, which he launched with a handful of other players in 2020. Nadal, who largely ended his 2021 season after the French Open because of a chronic foot injury, said finishing his career with the most major championships mattered little to him. Even more, it is a clash of two men whose personalities and trajectories, especially over the past year, have pushed them into different realms of the sport and public consciousness. On the court, they have captured each other’s most treasured possessions. Djokovic has refused to get vaccinated and questioned established science. Just a number. They have played each other 58 times, with Djokovic holding a 30-28 edge.

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“I’m proud about the effort I produced, the game I played, and like most of my matches I try to leave the match without any regrets,” Auger-Aliassime said. “It makes me very happy to have won a few matches here this year.” Instead, Auger-Aliassime will try to move forward taking lessons he learned from the match and his entire stay at the clay-court major. “So as I said, I really wish him the very best, but it will be a monumental effort for him, I think, to win. At one point even though he raised the level of his game, there were a few dips, physically, mentally, and I kind of lost the order of the game. He's somebody who I really like, and so I wish him the very best for the next match,” Auger-Aliassime said.

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I hope to be able to give myself a chance to play at the highest level possible.” Nadal is now a jaw-dropping 109-3 at Roland Garros, where he will face Djokovic for the 10th time and 59th time overall. “That's why I am just trying to enjoy as much as possible and fight as much as I can to keep living the dream that is [to] keep playing tennis and be back in a very advanced round of Roland Garros, playing against the World No. 1,” Nadal said. “I am in [the] quarter-finals of Roland Garros. Two weeks and a half ago, even if I had good hopes, positive hopes after Rome, I [didn’t even] know if I would be able to be here,” Nadal said. And being honest, every match that I play here, I don't know if [it is] going to be my last match here in Roland Garros in my tennis career. It is easy to forget that Nadal missed a month-and-a-half after the BNP Paribas Open due to a stress fracture in one of his ribs.

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In other action, the pair made up of Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Argentina’s Horacio Zeballos moved to the doubles quarterfinals by defeating Great Britain’s Jonny O’Mara and Jackson Withrow, from the US, 6-1, 6-1. In women’s doubles play, Italy’s Martina Trevisan (No. 59) and Canada’s Leylah Fernandez (No. 17) will face off in the quarterfinals against Americans Coco Gauff (No. 18) and Sloane Stephens (No. 64). Zapata, No. 131 in the world, made it to the Round of 16 in a big tourney for the first time and had a chance to take the first two sets – getting out in front by 4-1 in the first and 4-2 in the second – but couldn’t bring it home at the crucial moments. Zverev will now play in the quarterfinals in Paris for the fourth time, facing off against Carlos Alcaraz (No. 6) after the 19-year-old Spaniard defeated Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-1, 6-4 and 6-4 in 2 hours and 15 minutes. The upcoming contest will be their 59th encounter, the 10th at Roland Garros, where Djokovic has beaten Nadal only twice but is now seeking his third French Open trophy and his 21st Grand Slam, which would tie him with the Spaniard Meanwhile, in other Paris tennis action, Spain’s Bernabe Zapata gave a great account of himself but went down to defeat at the hands of Germany’s Alexander Zverev 7-6 (11), 7-5 and 6-3 in 2 hours and 45 minutes. On the hunt for his 14th title in Paris, Nadal had trouble moving ahead to the next round, with his 21-year-old rival forcing him to up his play, but backing him up to the abyss of defeat, which would have been the fourth such result in the French capital.

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That's my situation now. I'm gonna fight for it." "Probably he (Djokovic) will be confident.

Rafael Nadal admitted Sunday that his injury-hit career has forced him to contemplate that "every match I play here could be my last".

I am in the quarter-finals of Roland Garros. Two weeks and a half ago, I didn't know if I would be able to be here," said Nadal who won the first of his 13 French Open titles on debut in 2005. "So just enjoying the fact that I am here for one more year. "That's my situation now.

The 13-time champion Nadal has only lost three matches at Roland-Garros.

Announcer Mike Breen to miss Celtics-Heat Game 7 after testing positive for COVID-19 Auger-Aliassime, 21, got out to the early lead but Nadal roared back to win the next two sets. Djokovic defeated Diego Schwartzman in the fourth round earlier Sunday.

Rafael Nadal set up a mouthwatering French Open quarter-final against Novak Djokovic with a dramatic victory over Canadian youngster Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Nadal was refreshed the following morning, though, and secured his seventh title. Nadal once more went on to lift the trophy. -- The first of Nadal and Djokovic's 58 career meetings to date came in the last eight 16 years ago.

Rafael Nadal booked a quarter-final showdown with Novak Djokovic at the French Open after surviving a five-set tussle with Felix Auger-Aliassime.

I would not give him more than two or three years to play tennis.” “He is sounding weary,” Evert said. “I went through a tough process again with my foot.

During Rafael Nadal's long illustrious career, he has played 112 matches at Roland Garros and won 109 of them.

"Here we are in Roland Garros. It is my favorite place, without a doubt. But, in that fifth set, he showcased his brilliance on clay. "[It's] a huge challenge and probably the biggest one that you can have here in Roland Garros. I'm ready for it." It continued his perfect start to the tournament in which he has yet to drop a set. On clay, the rivalry is more lopsided in favor of Nadal who has won seven matches compared to Djokovic's two. The two players, who have won 15 of the last 17 French Open titles, will meet again on Tuesday in the quarterfinals in what is one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.

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The left-hander took control after a marathon first two sets to clinch a ninth Roland Garros triumph and leave Djokovic still waiting for his first. Nadal and Djokovic have met each 58 times in their careers and while the Serbian leads the overall head to head 30-28, Nadal leads the rivalry 19-8 on clay. Nadal was refreshed the following morning, though, and secured his seventh title. This was the first of Nadal and Djokovic's 58 career meetings to date. Nadal once more went on to lift the trophy. Nadal is now looking to have a go at his rival once again as the pair face each other in the quarter-final.

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Nadal and Djokovic have played one match each so far after dark. "I think that makes a big difference between the way tennis is played on clay during the night and during the day." "I don't like to play on clay during the night, because the humidity is higher, the ball is slower, and there can be very heavy conditions especially when it's cold," said Nadal last week.

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Obviously, depending on who you play, sometimes it's favourable to play night; sometimes day. TV, whether they want your match, day or night. "I don't like night sessions on clay.

Rafael Nadal, 13-time French Open winner, last week said: "I don't like to play on clay during the night"

"I don't like to play on clay during the night, because the humidity is higher, the ball is slower, and there can be very heavy conditions especially when it's cold," said Nadal last week. Nadal and Djokovic have played one match each so far after dark. Officials confirmed on Monday that the pair's 59th career meeting will be the late match under the lights of Court Philippe Chatrier with the day's other quarter-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev set for the afternoon.

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But Djokovic has not dropped a set on his way to the quarterfinals of this French Open, while Nadal had to play for four and a half hours to subdue Felix Auger-Aliassime in the fourth round. His retrieving skills are like no other's, and the space behind and alongside the court gives him the chance to hit seemingly impossible shots. If Nadal starts well and gets the crowd behind him, he knows what he's capable of. There's also the 2020 Roland-Garros final to compare this one to. "Being honest, every match that I play here, I don't know if it's going to be my last match here in Roland Garros in my tennis career, no?" I guess I expect the same thing against Rafa because no one is against Rafa in Paris." "I don't like night sessions on clay," he said on several occasions this week. Djokovic, including the 2020 final, when he played incredible tennis to win in straight sets. "They're not against him but the crowd is definitely for the underdog in this tournament. The Spaniard went on to win five of their first six battles. This will be their 10th meeting at Roland-Garros, with Nadal winning eight of them. He's turning it into: 'Well you know what, I'm going to show you I'm No. 1 in the world' with his body language, and it helps him with the crowd.

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"I don't like night sessions on clay. The match between the Spaniard and the German third seed was put as the third one on Court Philippe Chatrier. Teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have both said they would not want their quarter-final, also on Tuesday, to be scheduled during the night session.

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He may move better than anyone on the tour right now. "He fights and he's just got this youthful, like, bouncing (energy). He's got a big game. "So, I mean, does it matter that Novak won (fourth round) in two hours and Rafa played four and a half hours? But it could obviously go either way and Rafa historically has been much better here. "Rafa has won this 13 times, I wasn't sure about his health. Advertisement

This French Open is the first Grand Slam tournament in a year with both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the field. “I'm ready for it,” Djokovic said.

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Men's tennis handicapper Sean Calvert has locked in his Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic picks in the French Open 2022.

Djokovic in the 2022 French Open men's quarterfinal? Visit SportsLine now to see Sean Calvert's best bets for Djokovic vs Nadal, all from the tennis handicapper with a history of making big calls. Since making his French Open debut in 2005, he is 109-3 in Paris. Ranked No. 1 in the world, Djokovic enters Tuesday's quarterfinal on a roll. However Nadal has owned the all-time series between the two rivals on clay. The over-under for total games is 36.5. The match will not begin before 2:45 p.m. ET. Before making any 2022 French Open picks, be sure to see the latest tennis predictions from SportsLine's Sean Calvert.

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It's not going to be an easy thing for me to play at 9:30 at night with no sunlight, with no heat, and 8 degrees." It's a huge challenge and probably the biggest one that you can have here." And being honest, every match that I play here, I don't know if it's going to be my last at Roland Garros. I can't complain much," said Nadal, who arrived in Paris unsure if he would be able to take part after suffering a recurrence in Rome of a chronic foot injury which has plagued him for large parts of his career. Djokovic has reached the last-eight with ease. "I'm glad that I didn't spend too much time on the court up to the quarter-finals, knowing that playing him in Roland Garros is always a physical battle.

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I think he is saying that more in that sense, but I’m confident and I hope it’s not his last match in Paris. I have complete confidence in Rafa. I’m optimistic and positive in life in general, but in his case, I’m realistic. The most important thing is that he is aware that he has to play a good match and that he strikes the ball well. It was a close atmosphere and he played an amazing game. It’s the way I am, the way I approach life. A couple of years ago it was more tactical, but now it is all better established in his mind. We always expect the best of Nadal and I think he’ll be at his best tomorrow so that he can win. Last year we came here having won the final in Rome, and ended up losing. It’s clear that he’s playing a match where there’s a risk of losing. In 2020 we arrived in a different situation and he came through. Not too much, because it dilutes the message, but now it’s more reminders of aspects that have been forgotten. You have to play a high level of tennis, more than just tactics.

The duo is set to do battle in the most anticipated match of the event.

The match will begin on Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. ET as two of the all-time tennis greats prepare for the most anticipated match of the 2022 French Open thus far. Djokovic has cruised through his matches leading up to this point in the French Open, as the world No. 1 has yet to drop a set in his four matches in Paris. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet Tuesday in a headliner French Open quarterfinal match that will captivate the tennis world once again.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will play in a quarterfinal at the French Open on Tuesday night, their 59th career meeting and 10th at Roland Garros.

Nadal knows that breaking down the elastic Djokovic from the baseline is one of the toughest asks in tennis. Lose and Djokovic will have a tying 21st in his sights, though not necessarily in his grasp. “Rafa is match toughened this year with having hit the wall many times and finding ways to win,” Cahill said. Djokovic leads their overall series 30-28, but Nadal still leads 10-7 in Grand Slam matches and 19-8 on clay. Last year it was the semis and now the quarters, but it’s probably the best quarterfinal ever in the history of the French Open.” What I’m trying to do is enjoy and continue living the dream to play tennis and get to the final rounds of Roland Garros.” Enough to handle a grinding, grueling five-setter with Nadal on the Spaniard’s signature surface? “I know Roland Garros during the day and prefer to play during the day. Alcaraz and Rune are just 19 and in the quarterfinals, and though Nadal vs. There are also night sessions at other European clay-court events, including the Madrid Open and the Italian Open, which Nadal has still managed to win 10 times. Night sessions are a new development at the modern French Open, introduced last year albeit with reduced capacity because of pandemic-related restrictions. “I think we have to cherish this moment and not get ahead of ourselves.”

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“At the moment, Rafa has a 7-2 head-to-head against him at Roland Garros. He has the greatest history at this one event. “Rafa maybe wanted to play in the day. He looked good physically, didn’t have any of the foot problems that he’s been having, so that was a good sign. “Djoker just quietly has lifted his game,” he assessed. “The tennis fan in me, I just hope we see one of those titanic matches like we saw last year,” he said, referencing the 2021 semi-final epic won by the Serbian. “Sweaty palms, incredible tennis. He sees no reason not to expect more of the same this time around.

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This could be Nadal’s final Roland Garros ever, and he could go out in the quarterfinals? One of the greatest matches ever, in the semis. Stefan Edberg, the winner in 1988 and 1990, was given a seeding of No 12 in 1996, 10 places higher than his ranking. Being honest, every match I play here, I don't know if it gonna be my last match here in Roland-Garros in my career.” He has talked often about his chronic left foot problem that has hampered him for years and has gotten worse of late. We had Nadal and Djokovic last year in the semis. As TennisMajors.com pointed out: “Pete Sampras was elevated from a world ranking of No 6 to No 1 in 2001, in recognition of the fact that he had won the title in seven of the previous eight years. Now we could have Djokovic-Nadal in the quarterfinals. Tennis needs it in the final. They will meet for the 59th time in their careers in a highly anticipated quarterfinal on Tuesday (2:45 ET, Tennis Channel). History will once again be on the line. It features Casper Ruud, Holger Rune, Andrey Rublev and Marin Cilic. One of those four will reach Sunday’s final.

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Djokovic has been efficient in eight hours and 13 minutes of play. Djokovic and Nadal have both enjoyed strong advantages in all three categories. Nadal is stronger on second serve, where he has won 63 per cent of his points to Djokovic’s 56 per cent. Both men have averaged roughly 182 km/h on first serve, with the Serbian hitting 31 aces to Nadal’s seven. The Serbian has saved 14 of the 17 break points against him while Nadal has erased half of the 18 break chances against his serve. Both men have been solid on serve this fortnight, but they have dominated in slightly different ways.