French Open: Rafael Nadal sets up clash with Novak Djokovic in quarter-finals

Kathmandu: In the French Open, Rafael Nadal won a marathon 5-set fourth-round match against 9th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime yesterday. Nadal recovered from a set down and defeated Auger-Aliassime 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 to set up a quarter-finals clash against defending champion and World No.1 Novak Djokovic.

It will be the 59th career meeting between Nadal and Djokovic on the tour. Djokovic leads their overall series 30-28.