Nadal Reaches Semifinals For 15th Time

Rafael Nadal Defeats Novak Djokovic in French Open Quarterfinals

Nadal Reaches Semifinals for 15th Time

Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets in the quarterfinals of the 2022 French Open on Tuesday night. The match was a grueling battle, but Nadal ultimately prevailed with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) victory. With the win, Nadal advanced to the semifinals of the French Open for the 15th time in his career.

Highlights of the Match

The first set was all Nadal, as he broke Djokovic's serve twice and won the set 6-2. Djokovic bounced back in the second set, breaking Nadal's serve once and winning the set 6-4. Nadal regained control of the match in the third set, breaking Djokovic's serve twice and winning the set 6-2. The fourth set was a tight battle, but Nadal ultimately prevailed in a tiebreaker, winning the set 7-6 (7-4).

Nadal's victory was a major upset, as Djokovic was the defending champion and the top seed in the tournament. However, Nadal has a long history of success at the French Open, and he is now just two wins away from winning his 14th title at the tournament.