Roland-Garros: Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic in 4 sets and reaches the semi-finals

Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in 4 sets and qualified for the Roland-Garros semi-finals.

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Rafael Nadal, under threat of foot pain, was exceptional in eliminating world No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals of Roland-Garros 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7 -6 (7/4), overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday.

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Despite the nocturnal programming of the match, which he did not like, the Spaniard (5th) continues his quest for a 14th title on Parisian clay and will face Friday, the day of his 36th birthday, the German Alexander Zverev (3rd ) for a place in the final.

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