PARIS: Spain’s 13-time champion Rafael Nadal demonstrated once again why he is the greatest player in French Open history by beating long-time rival Novak Djokovic to reach the men’s singles semifinals.
Nadal fought off resistance from Djokovic to win 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6 (7-4) at Roland Garros.
Nadal secured victory after over four hours on court.
The 21-time Grand Slam winner now faces third seed Alexander Zverev on Friday.
Germany’s Zverev, 25, reached the semifinals for the second successive year after surviving teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz’s fightback earlier on Tuesday.
