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Rafael Nadal got past rival Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in Tuesday's monumental quarterfinal showdown to move a step closer to his 14th ...

In the early going, and down the stretch, it was Nadal getting the better of the baseline back-and-forths, pushing and pulling Djokovic this way or that, up and back, until an opening for a clean winner presented itself. Nadal is now 110-3 for his career at the place. But Djokovic's 3-0 lead in the fourth did him no good, even though he served for it at 5-3, even standing one point from forcing a fifth twice. Nadal heard far more support in the form of yells of "Ra-fa!'' or "Vamos!'' or "Te quiero!'' Only once Djokovic began to assert himself in the second set was his nickname "No-le!'' heard with any frequency. Nary a game, a point, a stroke or, indeed, a step came with a hint of insouciance. This time, Nadal made sure Djokovic remains behind him in the Slam count with 20.

Rafael Nadal discusses his Roland Garros quarter-final victory over Novak Djokovic and gives his opinion on the Grand Slam title race between him, ...

But still a super classic match and in a big scenario." The main goal is be focused on [keeping] the level that I have been playing today." "If I am not playing good or if I am losing in that semi-finals match, [it is] not going to be because I'm not going to be focussed... "Tonight has been just a quarter-final match, not the final. "In the end, it has been a very emotional night for me," he said. It's not much difference, so [it] doesn't matter." "I became emotional because, of course, the last three months and a half for me, the only thing that I can say is it hasn't been easy," Nadal explained in his post-match press conference. "So from my perspective... But tomorrow [I'm] going to start thinking about things that I need to do to be ready for that semi-finals. "We played... "I know how the things works, no? Nadal did not want to focus on his difficult buildup to Roland Garros, which included a six-week recovery from a rib fracture and continued issues with his chronic foot injury.

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"I am not the kind of guy and player that emotionally goes high and low. But it is just a quarter-finals match," he said. "I don't know what can happen.

TALKS of an end to Rafael Nadal's reign proved premature once again as the claycourt king stayed on course for a record-extending men's 22nd Grand Slam ...

Most prolific rivalry in men's tennis produced another classic, with the Spaniard coming through in four. Rafael Nadal, Roland Garros 2022, quarter-final ...

Nadal wrapped up the crucial first set in style, but the battle was just getting started. By the second point of the match, the pair had set the tone with a lengthy rally, before Nadal broke Djokovic off a missed netcord to take the early lead. He needed a tiebreak to close out his 6-2, 6-3, 7-6(4) victory over Molcan in the second round.

Rafael Nadal makes a fast start to win a high-quality opening set against Novak Djokovic on Tuesday night in the 2022 Roland Garros quarter-finals.

Just as in the opening set, Nadal began set two with a crucial break of serve in a titanic opening game. He won his fifth break point of a seven-deuce game to draw level, then fought off a break point to hold for 4-3 across four deuces. Nadal and Djokovic both put on a show in the opening set of their Roland Garros quarter-final, but Nadal struck the first heavy blows to win it, 6-2.

But the victory did allow Nadal to protect his lead in the career-long race to finish with the most Grand Slam men's singles titles. Nadal took sole possession ...

He was downbeat after that defeat but did not rule out playing in the French Open and arrived in Paris with his longtime physician, Angel Ruiz-Cotorro. Djokovic did not get the chance to play that tournament in Australia. He was deported on the eve of the competition after a standoff with the Australian government over his unvaccinated status. Nadal took sole possession of the men’s record with 21 by winning the Australian Open in January, breaking his tie with his longtime rivals Djokovic and Roger Federer, who both have won 20.

Rafael Nadal defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in four sets to advance to the Roland Garros semifinals. He remains alive for his 14th French Open title ...

He met Djokovic at the net and then raised his hands in celebration to the roaring crowd. Between Novak, Roger [Federer], myself — we have an amazing story together facing each other in the most important matches for such a long time. “Of course we have a lot of history together," Nadal said. "A lot of important moments playing against each other. Djokovic showed signs of frustration during the match. The Spaniard capitalized on a slew of break points (7-for-17). “If Nadal somehow wins and goes on to win 22 and Djokovic never gets there, that could be the decider. "He showed why he's a great champion," Djokovic said. Djokovic, the defending champion in Paris, had not lost a set entering the quarterfinal. The 59th encounter between the two legends was full of history. "But it's just a quarterfinal match, no? "It has been a very emotional night for me.

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In their 59th meeting, Rafael Nadal was victorious in a quarterfinal showdown against Novak Djokovic. There's been an ongoing rivalry between the two tennis ...

Rafael Nadal was victorious in a quarterfinal showdown against Novak Djokovic. There's been an ongoing rivalry between the two tennis greats.