Djokovic-Nadal, episode 59 of a blockbuster that rarely disappoints.
The most disputed duel of the Open era (30 victories for the Serb, 28 for the Spaniard) was born in 2006, at the French Open, already in the quarter-finals (victory for Nadal).
Roland-Garros holds its breath, only one year after their last epic duel, already, under the spotlights of the Philippe-Chatrier court.
For a new fight of titans.
The two legends had engaged in the semi-final, in the cool Parisian night, in a duel of anthology without the slightest downtime.
The spectators had vibrated, and the curfew then set at 11 p.m. (Covid-19 requires) had jumped.
Djokovic had triumphed (3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2) in 4:11. The Spaniard, foot in pain, it is true,
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