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Djokovic got back in gear down the stretch to hold off the much younger, much less accomplished Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 4-6, 6-1 to reach his fifth title match in Paris.
Djokovic got back in gear down the stretch to hold off the much younger, much less accomplished Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-2, 5-7, 4-6, 6-1 to reach his fifth title match in Paris.
Rafael Nadal knows he will need to raise his game against Novak Djokovic on Sunday if he is to lift an incredible 13th Roland Garros title.
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On Sunday, as Francisco Cerundolo guided a forehand volley into the open court, the 22-year-old collapsed to the clay at the Tennis Club Firule. The bright Croatian sun illuminated the moment, as Cerundolo flicked off his hat and clutched his face with both hands.
All tennis fans know about Rafael Nadal’s extraordinary 98-2 record at Roland Garros, but you can also find another impressive mark in Paris by turning your attention to the doubles court.
Poland’s Iga Swiatek became the lowest-ranked women’s finalist at Roland Garros since the WTA computer rankings began in 1975, advancing with her latest lopsided win, this one 6-2, 6-1 against Argentine qualifier Nadia Podoroska on Thursday.