Rafael Nadal has beaten world No.1 and 2021 champion Novak Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6 (7-4) to reach the semi-finals of the French Open. 7NEWS
Former tennis champion turned commentator Marion Bartoli begged Nadal in his on-court interview not to retire before returning to Roland Garros next year.Nadal later told reporters he had been helped by doctors on site to get through the grand slam, but there is no question he could be forced into retirement sooner rather than later.“If we are not able to find an improvement or a small solution then it becomes super difficult for me.
But then the sun dipped behind the stands and the 19-year-old woke up, taking the third and holding set point in a gripping fourth-set tiebreak.“I knew I had to play my best all match,” Zverev, who lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2021 semi-final, said. “I am extremely happy I won the tiebreak. The match was turning his way. I told him at the net he will win this tournament. I hope I can win it before he starts beating us all.”If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your
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