Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal, French Open 2022 Quarter-Final Highlights: Rafael Nadal Beats Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 To Enter Semis
French Open 2022 Quarter-Final 2022: Rafael Nadal faces Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster clash
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:June 01, 2022 05:01 AM IST
13-time champion Rafael Nadal beat World No.1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 to enter the semi-finals. He will take on Germany's Alexander Zverev in the last 4. Nadal remains on track for his 14th title at Roland Garros and a record-extending 22nd grand slam title. It was the Spaniard who was out of the blocks early as he made short work of the Serbian in the initial exchanges to win the opening set 6-2 on a canter. It looked like Nadal would sweep past Djokovic as he went 3-0 up in the second set. But the world no 1 roared back by getting a double break and eventually closed out the second set 6-4 to level the match. Nadal was not deterred as he grabbed the momentum back in the third set. Djokovic looked out of rhythm yet again as he went a couple of breaks down and lost the set 2-6. The Serbian is known for his ability to come back from tough situations and he produced a stellar show to break Nadal early in the fourth set and it seemed the match would go into a decider. But Nadal broke back at 3-5 down and eventually took the set to a tie-breaker. The Spaniard dominated the tie-breaker and eventually closed it out 7-4 to take revenge for his semifinal loss to Djokovic last year.
- 04:50 (IST)French Open 2022: Nadal wins!!Rafael Nadal wins, enters semi-finals. What a win this for the Spaniard!!
- 04:36 (IST)French Open Live: Fourth set goes into tie-breakerThe fourth set has gone into the tie-breaker. Nadal will look to seal the match here itself.
- 04:27 (IST)French Open Live: Fourth set level at 5-5The fourth set between Nadal and Djokovic is level at 5-5.
- 04:22 (IST)French Open Live: The never-say-die attitude of NadalNadal is just not giving up and he is still alive in the fourth set. Djokovic currently leads 5-4, but one cannot count out the Spaniard.
- 04:12 (IST)French Open Live: The fourth set is still aliveNadal wins back one game, and the fourth set is still alive. Djokovic ahead in fourth set 5-3.
- 04:07 (IST)French Open Live: Djokovic one more point away from sending the match into fifth setDjokovic is currently having a 5-2 lead in the fourth set and he is just one more point away from sending the quarterfinal against Nadal into the fifth and deciding set.
- 03:48 (IST)French Open Live: Djokovic takes 2-0 lead in fourth setNadal and Djokovic are truly putting on a show and now the world number one has taken a 2-0 lead in the fourth set.
- 03:34 (IST)French Open Live: Nadal wins the third setNadal takes the third set 6-2 and he is now just one more set away from progressing to the semi-finals of the French Open
- 03:26 (IST)French Open Live: Nadal 5-1 ahead in third setAfter losing the second set 4-6, Nadal has brought out the best in himself and he now has a 5-1 lead in the third set
- 03:16 (IST)French Open Live: Nadal extends lead to 3-1 in third setNadal has now extended his lead to 3-1 in the ongoing third set.
- 03:03 (IST)French Open Live: Nadal takes 2-0 lead in the third setDjokovic's unforced errors are back, and this has helped Nadal storm to a 2-0 lead in the third set in the quarterfinals
- 02:58 (IST)French Open: Nadal quick off the blocksNadal is quick off the blocks in the third set, and he quickly takes a 1-0 lead in the third set
- 02:50 (IST)French Open: Djokovic wins second set 6-4After being 0-3 down, Djokovic found the best in himself and he has now won the second set 6-4 to bring the match on equal footing vs Nadal
- 02:38 (IST)French Open: Second set level at 4-4The second set is now level at 4-4. Both Nadal and Djokovic have brought their A game to the middle and how
- 02:31 (IST)French Open: Djokovic takes 4-3 lead in second setAfter being 0-3 down in the second set, Djokovic has staged a remarkable comeback to take 4-3 lead
- 01:59 (IST)French Open: Djokovic coming backAfter being 0-3 down in the second set, Djokovic comes back and he wins two games on succession. The second set is still 3-2 in favour of Nadal
- 01:48 (IST)French Open: Nadal leads 3-0 in second setIt is going from bad to worse for Djokovic as 13-time champ Nadal goes on to take a 3-0 lead in the second set
- 01:43 (IST)French Open: Nadal is unstoppable at the momentThe commentator rightly says "he is unstoppable at the moment" while talking about Nadal as the Spaniard goes on to take a 2-0 lead in the second set.
- 01:39 (IST)French Open: Nadal continues with dominationRafael Nadal is continuing on with his domination as he takes a 1-0 lead in the second set as well. Djokovic is making too many unforced errors and it is costing him dear.
- 01:23 (IST)French Open: Nadal takes the first setIt is the 13-time champion Rafael Nadal who takes the first set against Novak Djokovic in the quarters. He takes it 6-2 inside 49 minutes.
- 01:14 (IST)French Open: Djokovic searching for answersNovak Djokovic has been left searching for answers as Nadal continues to make him run on either side of court. The Spaniard has now extended his lead to 5-1 and is just one point away from sealing the first set
- 01:09 (IST)French Open: Getting better and better for NadalIt is getting better and better for Nadal as he extends his lead to 4-1 in the first set, double break for the Spaniard!!
- 01:03 (IST)French Open Live: Nadal extends lead to 3-1The 13-time champion is up for the contest and has now taken a 3-1 lead in the first set vs Djokovic in the quarterfinals.
- 00:53 (IST)French Open Live: Djokovic storms back into the contestDjokovic shows his class and he comes back into the contest. The first set is still in favour of Nadal though, he is leading 2-1.
- 00:50 (IST)French Open: Nadal 2-0 ahead in 1st setRafael Nadal is building on the momentum he got after breaking Djokovic's serve, he is now 2-0 ahead in the first set.
- 00:44 (IST)French Open Live: Nadal takes early leadIt is Rafael Nadal who manages to take a 1-0 lead in the first set.
- 00:41 (IST)French Open: Nadal, Djokovic already putting on a showNadal and Djokovic are already putting on a show, and the first set is still tied at 0-0.
- 00:27 (IST)French Open: Match underwayThe much-anticipated clash is underway. Nadal and Djokovic will look to gain early momentum in the contest
- 00:02 (IST)French Open Live: 15 minutes to go for Live actionUnder 15 minutes left for the match between Nadal and Djokovic to begin. A long night is ahead if both of them are on fire and bring their A-game to the Philippe-Chatrier Court.
- 23:46 (IST)French Open Live: Alexander Zverev knocks out Carlos AlcarazAs there is still time for the match between Nadal and Djokovic to get underway, one needs to talk about the show that was put on by Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev. In a thrilling four-setter, it was Zverev who came out on the right side of the result, but Alcaraz can hold his head high for putting on a brave show.
- 23:38 (IST)French Open Live: Nadal-Djokovic to square offThe heavyweight quarterfinal clash between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will commence at 12:15 PM IST. Stay tuned for Live action.