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Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal know theres something special about the two of them meeting in the French Open semifinals — even if theyd prefer, of course, for it to

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet for the 58th time on Friday in the French Open semi-finals.Here's a look at six of their best Grand

Long-time rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meet in one match, while up-and-comers Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev face off in the other.

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will add another chapter to their rivalry when they face off in a much-anticipated clash on Friday but there will be more at stake than just a spot in the French Open final.

French men facing Roland Garros wipeout after Monfils exit

___ 3:35 p.m. Gael Monfils has lost in the second round of the French Open and left the host country’s men on the verge of their worst collective result at Roland Garros. Richard Gasquet needs a maiden victory over 13-time champion Rafael Nadal or there will be no Frenchmen in the third round of their home Grand Slam for the first time in the Open era. Gasquet has a 0-16 record against Nadal. The 14th-seeded Monfils lost to Mikael Ymer 6-0, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. Ymer is the first Swedish man to reac...

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Defending champion Iga Swiatek has advanced to the third round of the French Open by beating Rebecca Peterson 6-1, 6-1

___ Coco Gauff is living up to her career-best ranking at the French Open. Ranked 25th at age 17, Gauff advanced to the third round by beating Wang Qiang 6-3, 7-6 (1). Gauff earned her first clay-court final when she beat Wang in Parma, Italy, less than two weeks ago. Gauff has 23 match victories this season and only three women have more. She won the girls’ singles title at Roland Garros three years ago. ___ Roger Federer is letting his annoyance show at the French Open. Federer argued at...

The Latest: Precocious Spaniard Alcaraz advances in Paris By The Associated Press Associated Press June 3, 2021 — 2:00pm Text size Copy shortlink: ___ Carlos Alcaraz is following in fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadals fo...