Rafael Nadal claimed a huge 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6(4) victory over long-time rival Novak Djokovic, ending the title defence of the world No.1 in the quarter-finals in the early hours of Wednesday morning to storm into the 15th Roland-Garros semi-final of his career.
In the 59th meeting between the duo, Djokovic saved three match points in the fourth-set breaker before Nadal wrapped up a heroic win in four hours and 12 minutes.