French Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Quarter-Final Live Updates: Rafael Nadal Extends Lead To 5-1 In First Set | Tennis News
French Open 2022 Quarter-Final 2022 Live Score: Novak Djokovic with Rafael Nadal.© AFP
13-time champion Rafael Nadal has extended his lead to 5-1 in the first set of the ongoing French Open quarterfinal against world number one Novak Djokovic at Philippe-Chatrier Court. Djokovic and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal are squaring off in a blockbuster French Open quarterfinal. The match is taking place during the night session at Roland Garros even though Nadal had previously expressed his desire to play during the day. On the other hand, Djokovic had hinted that he would like to face the Spaniard as late as possible. Nadal and Djokovic have previously clashed in the French Open nine times and it is Nadal who has emerged triumphant on seven occasions.
However, in 2021, Djokovic had beaten Nadal in the semi-final of the French Open and the world number one had then gone on to win the title.
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01:09 (IST)
French Open: Getting better and better for Nadal
It is getting better and better for Nadal as he extends his lead to 4-1 in the first set, double break for the Spaniard!!
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01:03 (IST)
French Open Live: Nadal extends lead to 3-1
The 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.
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00:53 (IST)
French Open Live: Djokovic storms back into the contest
Djokovic 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.
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00:50 (IST)
French Open: Nadal 2-0 ahead in 1st set
Rafael Nadal is building on the momentum he got after breaking Djokovic’s serve, he is now 2-0 ahead in the first set.
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00:44 (IST)
French Open Live: Nadal takes early lead
It is Rafael Nadal who manages to take a 1-0 lead in the first set.
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00:41 (IST)
French Open: Nadal, Djokovic already putting on a show
Nadal and Djokovic are already putting on a show, and the first set is still tied at 0-0.
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00:27 (IST)
French Open: Match underway
The much-anticipated clash is underway. Nadal and Djokovic will look to gain early momentum in the contest
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00:02 (IST)
French Open Live: 15 minutes to go for Live action
Under 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.
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23:46 (IST)
French Open Live: Alexander Zverev knocks out Carlos Alcaraz
As 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.
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23:38 (IST)
French Open Live: Nadal-Djokovic to square off
The heavyweight quarterfinal clash between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will commence at 12:15 PM IST. Stay tuned for Live action.
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