PARIS — Rafael Nadal is still nonpareil in Paris.
But Novak Djokovic made sure the King of Clay earned it, gritty bit by gritty bit, in a classic French Open semifinal that lived up to the marquee billing.
Nadal, the seven-time French Open champion, served for the match in the fourth set, then fought back from an early break in the decider to hold off No. 1 Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3-7), 9-7 on Friday.
Rafael Nadal of Spain will get a shot at his eighth French Open
crown after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in five sets.
(Photo: Susan Mullane, USA TODAY Sports)
Source: Douglas Robson, USA TODAY Sports
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