In a remarkable victory, 13-time champion Rafael Nadal defeated World No.1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 to enter the semi-finals of the French Open.
The 13-time Roland Garros champion will meet Germany's Alexander Zverev for a place in Sunday's final.
Notably, Djokovic was looking to increase his Grand Slam tally to 21. He currently has 20 as much as Roger Federer. Nadal already has 21, that is the most by anyone. Also, Djokovic had beaten Nadal last year to win the French Open.
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