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Nadal vs Djokovic The epic battle this French Open
French Open 2013 Photos
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Nadal vs Djokovic: The epic battle this French Open
June 08, 2013 00:43
Rafael Nadal prevailed over World No.1 Novak Djokovic to reach a record eighth French Open final with a 5-set win in the semis on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Roland Garros.
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World No.1 Djokovic was undoubtedly the toughest opponent Rafael Nadal faced this French Open and the grueling 5-setter brought the best and worst out of the Serbian. (All AP and AFP images)
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Temperatures went up to a high of 28 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the 2013 French Open, and it couldn't get hotter for most of the Rafael Nadal fans.
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Nadal admonishing himself after an unforced error against Djokovic in the semi-final at Roland Garros, Paris.
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Djokovic did not have much to show forth in the third set which he lost 6-1 to Nadal.
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Djokovic stands in disbelief at one of the calls made by the chair umpire.
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Nadal points out to the chair umpire that Djokovic tripped on the net after completing a simple volley.
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After the fourth set was claimed by Djokovic, Nadal had to dig deep in his reserves in the fifth set to play his best tennis of the tournament against a high quality opponent.
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Djokovic frittered away an advantage from a 4-3 position in the final set to lose his serve and ultimately go on to lose the match 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3-7), 9-7 and a chance to win his first French Open title.
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Rafael Nadal reached a record 8th French Open final.
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And World No. 1 Djokovic had to bid goodbye to this year's French Open chances.
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