French Open 2022 Live Score Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev: Nadal hopes to celebrate 36th birthday with Zverev win

By Adam D Anglo On Jun 3, 2022

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Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev, French Open 2022 Semi-Final Live Score: Follow Live score and updates of the blockbuster semifinal clash between Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev at Stade Roland Garros.

Updated on Jun 03, 2022 04:49 PM IST

Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev, French Open 2022 Semi-Final Live Score: After countering Novak Djokovic threat, 13-time champion Rafael Nadal have yet another “big challenge” as he gears up to take on third-seeded Alexander Zverev on court Philippe Chatrier for a place in the semi-final. While Nadal ended Djokovic’s bid for a 21st Grand Slam with a win in the quarters, Zverev avenged his loss Madrid Open final defeat as he defeated teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz earlier that same evening. Nadal, who is celebrating his 36th birthday today, now stays in hunt for a record-extending 14th title at the Roland Garros and 22nd slam in his career. Zverev, on the other hand, is chasing his maiden major and the world no.1 crown. Can Nadal fend off a resurgent Zverev to reach his 14th French Open final or will the German ruin the Spaniard’s birthday to script history?

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Doctor in tow, Rafael Nadal heads to French Open semis against Zverev

Nadal, as is his wont, has downplayed his chances at a 14th French Open trophy and 22nd Grand Slam title overall — both of those numbers would add to records he already holds — and repeatedly said he has no idea whether each match might be the last of his career in Paris.

Spain's Rafael Nadal in action at the French Open(AP) — Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action at the French Open(AP)

Published on Jun 03, 2022 07:52 AM IST

Coco Gauff beats Martina Trevisan to book French Open final ticket

American teenager Coco Gauff continued her impressive run at the ongoing French Open as she defeated Italy’s Martina Trevisan to advance to the finals of the women’s singles event.

Coco Gauff in action against Martina Trevisan during their women's semi-final singles match at the French Open.(AFP) — Coco Gauff in action against Martina Trevisan during their women’s semi-final singles match at the French Open.(AFP)

Updated on Jun 02, 2022 09:52 PM IST

Shibahara and Koolhof win French Open mixed doubles final

The second seeds cruised through the second set after a tense opener on a sunkissed court Philippe Chatrier as Koolhof added to his 2020 ATP Tour Finals title in the men’s doubles.

Japan's Ena Shibahara, right, and Netherlands' Wesley Koolhof kiss the cup after defeating Belgium's Joran Vliegen and Norway's Ulrikke Eikeri(AP) — Japan’s Ena Shibahara, right, and Netherlands’ Wesley Koolhof kiss the cup after defeating Belgium’s Joran Vliegen and Norway’s Ulrikke Eikeri(AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 06:57 PM IST

French Open 2022 Highlights: Bopanna-Middelkoop suffer defeat in super tiebreak

French Open 2022 Highlights, Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop vs Marcelo Arevalo and Jean Julien Rojer Men’s Doubles Semifinals: Bopanna-Middelkoop suffers 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (8/10) defeat against Arevalo-Roger in men’s doubles semi-final in Paris.

Rohan Bopanna and Matwe Middelkoop((Roland Garros/Twitter))

Updated on Jun 02, 2022 06:25 PM IST

Pressure now is on Cilic, not me says Norway’s Ruud ahead of French Open semis

Ruud became the first tennis player of his country to reach the last four of any Grand Slam when he beat Rune 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 and end the sensational run for the 19-year-old who was playing his first French Open.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros: Norway's Casper Ruud celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Denmark's Holger Rune(REUTERS) — Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros: Norway’s Casper Ruud celebrates after winning his quarter final match against Denmark’s Holger Rune(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 07:49 AM IST

‘Only underdogs can feel free in Grand Slams’: Swiatek ahead of French Open semi

“This tournament, it’s a Grand Slam, so it’s tough,” she told reporters on Wednesday after defeating Jessica Pegula to set up a semi-final against 20th seed Kasatkina. “So I think only underdogs can feel more free on Grand Slams.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros: Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarter final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S.(REUTERS) — Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros: Poland’s Iga Swiatek celebrates winning her quarter final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S.(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 07:43 AM IST

Marin Cilic hits 33 aces to reach first French Open semi-final

Cilic becomes only the fifth active men’s player after Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to make the semi-finals at all four Slams.

Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, also crashed 88 winners in the four-hour 10-minute tie(AP)

Published on Jun 02, 2022 12:43 AM IST

How the Nadal masterclass stopped Djokovic

The Spaniard showed the Serb defending champion who owned Roland Garros while winning a vintage quarter-final.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic walks off dejected after losing his quarter final match against Spain's Rafael Nadal(REUTERS) — Serbia’s Novak Djokovic walks off dejected after losing his quarter final match against Spain’s Rafael Nadal(REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 01, 2022 03:29 PM IST

‘Lost to a better player’: Djokovic after going down to Nadal in French Open

“I gave my best,” Djokovic told reporters after his 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) defeat. “I know I could have played better. I’m proud of fighting and staying till the last shot.

French Open - Roland Garros: Spain's Rafael Nadal shakes hands with Serbia's Novak Djokovic after winning their quarter final match(REUTERS) — French Open – Roland Garros: Spain’s Rafael Nadal shakes hands with Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after winning their quarter final match(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 01, 2022 08:29 AM IST

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