Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will add one other chapter to their rivalry once they face off in a much-anticipated conflict on Friday (June 11) however there will likely be extra at stake than only a spot within the French Open remaining. A semi-final battle between world primary Djokovic and 13-time Roland Garros winner Nadal was the anticipated consequence as soon as they had been positioned on the identical facet of the draw after the Spaniard slipped down the rankings to third behind Russian Daniil Medvedev.
It could be a 58th profession assembly between the pair with Nadal wanting to draw stage with Djokovic on 29 wins whereas the victor would additionally ebook a twenty ninth Grand Slam remaining look, behind solely Roger Federer on 31. The 35-year-old Spaniard, a 12 months older than Djokovic, is, nonetheless, the extra dominant of the 2 on clay and has gone on to win the title at Roland Garros all 13 instances he has reached the last-four stage.
Djokovic, who misplaced to Nadal in a one-sided remaining final 12 months, and the retired Robin Soderling are the one gamers to have defeated the Spaniard on the pink clay in Paris. “I’m confident. I believe I can win, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. Let’s have a great battle,” Djokovic stated of the matchup.
A win on Friday may also give the victor an opportunity to shake up the race for essentially the most males’s Major titles. Nadal might take sole possession of the file with a win on Sunday and transfer forward of Federer with 21 titles whereas a second Roland Garros trophy would transfer Djokovic to 19.
German Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece meet within the different semi-final with each chasing a maiden Grand Slam title. Many pundits imagine that the 4 finest males’s gamers have reached the last-four stage and the chances are not closely stacked in opposition to the youthful era to upset Nadal and Djokovic in a Major remaining. “When you looked at the draw this is the dream scenario,” seven-time main winner and Eurosport tennis knowledgeable Mats Wilander stated.
Here are the whole particulars for the French Open 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic vs Rafa Nadal:
When is the French 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic vs Rafa Nadal?
The French Open 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will happen on Friday, June 11.
What are the timings of the French 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic vs Rafa Nadal?
The French Open 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will begin round 9:00 PM IST.
Where is the French 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic vs Rafa Nadal being performed?
The French Open 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will likely be performed within the Phillipe-Chartier stadium at Roland Garros in Paris.
Which channel will broadcast the French 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic vs Rafa Nadal?
The French Open 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will likely be broadcast on Star Sports Select.
How can I livestream the French 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic vs Rafa Nadal?
The livestreaming of the French Open 2021 semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal is out there on Disney+ Hotstar.
