Novak falls to Nadal in marathon Roland Garros quarter-final
13-time titlist Rafael Nadal defeated defending champion Novak Djokovic in an intense four-set French Open quarter-final 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in four hours and 12 minutes.
Novak reaches French Open quarter-finals
World no.1 Novak Djokovic booked his place in the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday, breezing past Diego Schwartzman in straight sets. The top seed won 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 in two hours and 15 minutes to reach the last eight at Roland Garros for the 16th time.
Roland Garros: Novak cruises past Bedene, moves into last 16
The reigning champion defeated Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, to move into the fourth round in Paris. Novak will next play no.15 seed Diego Schwartzman (6-0 H2H record).
Novak eases into third round
World no.1 and reigning French Open champion looked in top form during a second-round 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Alex Molcan to stay on course for a third Roland Garros title. He will play Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene (3-0 H2H record) for a place in the last 16.
Novak cruises past Nishioka to reach second round in Paris
Djokovic earned a straight-set first round win in his quest to defend the French Open crown. The top seed beat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 in one hour and 58 minutes. He next faces Alex Molcan (SVK, ATP #38), who is coached by Marian Vajda.
RG 2022: Novak to begin title defence against Nishioka
Singles draw was made for the second Grand Slam event of the season, the Roland Garros, taking place in Paris, from May 22 to June 5. Defending champion and top seed Novak will open his 2022 French Open campaign against Yoshihito Nishioka (JPN, ATP #94, H2H 2-0).
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