Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal, French Open, 2022 Tennis Real-Time Score Updates.
Despite Nadal’s objections, the top-seeded Novak Djokovic vs. 13-time champion Rafa Nadal quarterfinal match at the French Open has been set for the contentious night session.
Even though he knows it will be difficult, 13-time French Open champion Rafa Nadal is determined to give Novak Djokovic a run for his money in Tuesday’s quarterfinal.
Before losing in the semi-finals of last year’s French Open to eventual champion Djokovic, Nadal had won the claycourt major for a record-tying four consecutive years.
On Tuesday, June 4, 2022, at the historic Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, defending champion Novak Djokovic will face 13-time winner Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals of the French Open 2022.
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While Novak Djokovic is the Reigning Champion, Rafael Nadal is a Record 13-Time Roland Garros Winner
Novak Djokovic of Serbia is currently ranked No. 1 in men’s singles ATP tennis rankings, while Rafael Nadal of Spain is ranked No. 5.
In India, you can tune in to the French Open quarterfinal match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on TV and online.
Djokovic has been in scintillating form at this year’s French Open as he seeks to win his 21st Grand Slam title and overtake Nadal’s total of Majors.
The Serb advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan, Alex Molcan of Slovakia, Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia, and Diego Schwartzman of Argentina in straight sets.
Similarly, Rafael Nadal had to work a little harder to crack the top eight.
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Head-to-Head
The 59th time that these two tennis legends have squared off is here. In their overall head-to-head matchup, Novak Djokovic currently holds a 30-28 advantage over Rafael Nadal.
However, Rafael Nadal has a commanding 19-8 lead over Novak Djokovic on clay courts, including a 7-2 advantage at the French Open.
In their most recent matchup, which took place in the semi-finals of the French Open 2021, Djoko prevailed in four sets.
The 2015 quarterfinal match was the only other time the Serb had beaten Nadal at the French Open.
Depending on who wins on Tuesday, the winner will face either third-seeded Alexander Zverev or up-and-coming Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz.
Who defeated Djokovic, Nadal, and Zverev en route to winning the Madrid Open earlier this month.
Conclusion
While the first three opponents the Spaniard faced, Australian Jordan Thompson, Frenchman Corentin Moutet, and Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp, were all dispatched in straight sets.
The ninth seed in Canada, Felix Auger Aliassime, took four hours and twenty-two minutes to beat.
Finally, Nadal prevailed in five sets, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, setting up a quarterfinal showdown with longtime rival Djokovic. Thanks for reading our article French Open 2022, Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Live Streaming..
