FRENCH OPEN: Djokovic beat Nadal, zoom to final

By Saheed Afolabi

Novak Djokovic zoomed into the final of the French Open after defeating 13 times champion and fierce rival Rafael Nadal in the semi-final of Roland Garros.

World No.1 Novak Djokovic won 3 sets out of 4 sets 3-6 6-3 7-6 6-2 against Rafael Nadal and it took Djokovic 4 hours and 11 minutes to achieve the feat.

Djokovic will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of Roland Garros on Sunday.

The loss incurred by Nadal is his 3rd loss ever at Roland Garros with only Robin Soderling and Djokovic the only tennis stars to beat him.