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Rafael Nadal advances to French Open semifinals after defeating Novak Djokovic

Headline from KRDO, on the newest of 4 developments

By Helen Regan, CNN Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal beat longtime rival and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros early Wednesday to advance to the semifinals at the French Open. The 59th installment of the storied rivalry between the two all-time tennis greats was another thriller, with Nadal w…

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  1. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Win At French Open, Now One Round From 59th Meeting

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  2. Rafael Nadal And Novak Djokovic To Meet For 59th Time In French Open Quarterfinals: By The Numbers

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Nadal and Djokovic set to clash for 59th time in French Open night session blockbuster

    Headline from France 24 ·

  4. Newest

    Rafael Nadal advances to French Open semifinals after defeating Novak Djokovic

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  1. France 24

    Collision course: Djokovic, Nadal roll into last 16 at French Open (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal closed in Friday on a blockbuster clash at the French Open as both reached the last 16, while Carlos Alcaraz prepared to face the only man to beat him on clay this year.

  2. Forbes

    Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic Win At French Open, Now One Round From 59th Meeting (opens Forbes)

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    Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic each advanced in straight sets on Friday at Roland Garros, and are now one round from meeting for the 59th time in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

  3. France 24

    Djokovic, Nadal ease into last 16 at Roland Garros (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal closed in Friday on a blockbuster clash at the French Open as both reached the last 16, while Carlos Alcaraz prepared to face the only man to beat him on clay this year.

  4. France 24

    Nadal sweeps into French Open last 16 (opens France 24)

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    Rafael Nadal continued his pursuit of a 14th French Open title, cruising past Dutch 26th seed Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the last 16 on Friday.

  5. Forbes

    Rafael Nadal And Novak Djokovic To Meet For 59th Time In French Open Quarterfinals: By The Numbers (opens Forbes)

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    Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will meet in the Roland Garros quarterfinals on Tuesday. Here's a breakdown of their rivalry by the numbers.

  6. France 24

    Djokovic eases into possible Nadal quarter-final at French Open (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic set up a possible quarter-final meeting with old rival Rafael Nadal at the French Open with an impressive straight-sets victory over Diego Schwartzman on Sunday.

  7. The Guardian

    Nadal overcomes Felix Auger-Aliassime to set up Novak Djokovic quarter-final (opens The Guardian)

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    Rafael Nadal won in five sets while his quarter-final opponent Novak Djokovic will be the fresher having beaten Diego Schwartzman in straight sets

  8. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    Nadal to face Djokovic at French Open after 5-set victory (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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    PARIS — By the end of only the third five-setter Rafael Nadal has played in 112 career matches at Roland Garros, as the sun and temperature descended and the chants of “Ra-fa! Ra-fa!” filled the evening air, the man known as the King of Clay showed...

  9. France 24

    Djokovic braced to deliver Nadal hammer blow at French Open (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic renews his epic 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career.

  10. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    French Open updates | Nadal sets up 59th match with Djokovic (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The Latest on the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament (all times local)

  11. France 24

    Nadal and Djokovic set to clash for 59th time in French Open night session blockbuster (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic renews his 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory for the world number one could end the 13-time champion’s Roland…

  12. Forbes

    Rafael Nadal Tops Novak Djokovic In Quarterfinals As He Eyes 14th French Open, 22nd Grand Slam Title (opens Forbes)

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    Rafael Nadal defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in four sets to advance to the Roland Garros semifinals. He remains alive for his 14th French Open title and 22nd major championship

  13. Portland Press Herald

    French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinals (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Nadal wins the 59th meeting between the pair, ending the top-seeded Djokovic's bid for a second straight title.

  14. The Guardian

    Nadal discusses possible last French Open after 'magic' Djokovic win – video (opens The Guardian)

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    Rafael Nadal has admitted that any Roland Garros match could be his last after his tough victory against Djokovic in the quarter-finals

  15. France 24

    Djokovic v Nadal - seven of the best (opens France 24)

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    Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal met for the 59th time at the French Open on Tuesday and served up another epic as Nadal triumphed in their quarter-final.

  16. France 24

    Nadal wins four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis (opens France 24)

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    Talks of an end to Rafael Nadal's reign proved premature once again as the claycourt king stayed on course for a record-extending men's 22nd Grand Slam title by beating arch rival Novak Djokovic 6-2…

  17. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Nadal tops Djokovic in four-hour, four-set thriller at French Open (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    The bracket said this was a quarterfinal, yes, but it felt like a final, from the quality of play to the quality of effort to the atmosphere that enveloped the marathon match.

  18. KRDO

    Rafael Nadal advances to French Open semifinals after defeating Novak Djokovic (opens KRDO)

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    By Helen Regan, CNN Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal beat longtime rival and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros early Wednesday to advance to the semifinals at the French Open. The 59th installment of the storied rivalry between the two all-time tennis greats was another thriller, with Nadal w…

  19. Delaware Public Media

    Nadal advances after beating Djokovic in French Open quarterfinal match (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    In their 59th meeting, Rafael Nadal was victorious in a quarterfinal showdown against Novak Djokovic. There's been an ongoing rivalry between the two tennis greats.

  20. France 24

    Nadal downs Djokovic in late-night epic to reach 15th French Open semi-final (opens France 24)

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    Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.

  21. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    French Open updates | Nadal tops Djokovic in 4-set thriller (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament (all times local)

  22. France 24

    Nadal v Djokovic: French Open meetings (opens France 24)

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    Rafael Nadal claimed a dramatic four-set victory over Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-finals in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

  23. France 24

    Nadal wins epic four-set clash with Djokovic to make French Open semis (opens France 24)

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    Rafael Nadal edged a late-night classic against old rival Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday in four sets to reach his 15th French Open semi-final.

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