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June 9, 2021

Rafael Nadal to face Novak Djokovic in French Open semifinal

Two points from a straight-set victory, Novak Djokovic seemingly was well on his way to a French Open semifinal showdown against Rafael Nadal when so much went awry Wednesday night.

June 9, 2021

No. 1 Djokovic reaches 40th Grand Slam semifinal

Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has reached his 40th Grand Slam semifinal after beating ninth-seeded Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5.

June 9, 2021

Nadal drops set, beats Schwartzman to reach French Open SF

Rafael Nadal's French Open set streak is over. His pursuit of a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title — including 14 at Roland Garros — remains very much intact.

June 9, 2021

Sakkari tops 2020 French champ Swiatek; 4 in 1st Slam SFs

When one last forehand from defending champion Iga Swiatek landed wide in the French Open quarterfinals, Maria Sakkari crouched on Court Philippe Chatrier and bowed her head, relishing the moment.

June 8, 2021

Tsitsipas beats Medvedev, will face Zverev in French Open SF

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev both have been viewed as potential future stars of tennis. Both have come close to Grand Slam titles.

June 8, 2021

French Open Lookahead: Gauff, 17, seeks first Slam semifinal

LOOKAHEAD TO WEDNESDAY

June 8, 2021

After going 0-6 in Slam QFs, Pavlyuchenkova finally wins 1

Don't get Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova wrong: Of course she's happy to finally make it to her first Grand Slam semifinal at age 29 after going 0-6 in major singles quarterfinals — and 0-5 in doubles quarterfinals — until now.

June 8, 2021

Zverev reaches 3rd Grand Slam semifinal, 1st at French Open

Alexander Zverev did not want to believe that his opponent in the French Open quarterfinals had saved a break point with a shot that landed on — or was it merely near? — a line in the fourth game Tuesday.

June 8, 2021

Zidansek, Pavlyuchenkova reach semifinals at French Open

Before the French Open, Tamara Zidansek had never advanced past the second round at any Grand Slam.

June 7, 2021

Djokovic, Nadal beat Italian teens to reach French Open QFs

For two sets and more than two hours at the French Open on Monday, Novak Djokovic found himself being outplayed by a 19-year-old opponent from Italy making his Grand Slam debut.