Noval Djokovic and Rafael Nadal produced a traditional for the ages within the semi-final of the 2021 French Open in Paris. In a top quality excessive octane encounter, the world Number 1 Serbian got here from a set all the way down to beat the King of Clay in pulsating units. The Indian cricket crew, at the moment in England getting ready for the WTC Final in opposition to New Zealand beginning in Southampton from the 18th of June, had been additionally in awe of the standard and depth of tennis on show on the Roland Garros on Friday.
The two largest compliments for the epic semi-final conflict got here from ace spinner R Ashwin and all-rounder Washington Sundar.
“This is not just tennis! This is bench marking of the highest order. #NovakvsNadal,” tweeted Ashwin.
It was rare what transpired in Paris on Friday – Nadal seldom loses at the French Open after being a set up. Both the players fought tooth and nail for every single point making it a spectacle for the ages and Sundar echoed these views.
Nadal losing the semifinal at Roland Garros after being one set UPBizarre Times!
Inhuman effort for every single point though #NadalDjokovic @rolandgarros
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) June 11, 2021
“Nadal losing the semifinal at Roland Garros after being one set UP. Bizarre Times! Inhuman effort for every single point though,” wrote Washington Sundar before tweeting: “Intensity. Sheer passion. Absolute Delight”
Dinesh Karthik and Wasim Jaffer were also completely mesmerized by what was happening in Paris on Friday and urged all fans to watch the great encounter.
“Not bad” isn’t gonna get it carried out tonight , it higher be GREAT . What an unbelievable recreation of tennis taking place tonight #NadalVsDjokovic— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 11, 2021
Jaffer saw the funny side in Djokovic’s victory.
Nadal had been beaten for the very first time in a semi-final in 14 appearances at the French Open.
Djokovic currently has 18 Grand Slam titles and is just two behind Nadal and Roger Federer who have 20 each.
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