World No.1 Novak Djokovic has defeated Defending champion Rafael Nadal in four sets in 4 sets to enter the finals of the French Open 2021.
Serbian top seed Djokovic won 3-6 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 against Nadal, champion in each of the past four years. Nadal, going for a record-extending 14th title, lost at Roland Garros for only the third time in 108 matches.
Djokovic, 34, must now recover to play Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final.
The epic battle lasted for 4 hours and 11 minutes with Djokovic bringing an end to Nadal’s reign at Roland Garros.
“The first thing I want to say is it was my privilege also to be on the court with Rafa for this incredible match. It is surely the greatest match I have played here in Paris. It’s also the match with the best atmosphere and ambience and energy,” Djokovic won post-match.
Djokovic’s victory extended his advantage in the head-to-head with Nadal, having claimed his 30th win in their men’s record 58th meeting.
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