French Open QF between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to be televised for free in France
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are set for a third consecutive clash at the French Open. The duo are set to meet in the quarterfinals, with the match set to be broadcast on Amazon Prime France on Tuesday for free.
The tournament has inked a deal with Amazon for broadcasting rights for the tournament between 2021-2023, with 10 night matches aired as part of the deal.
The World No. 1 has been in fine form, winning his last nine matches across Roland Garros and the Italian Open without dropping a set.
Meanwhile, the Spaniard came into the tournament with concerns over a foot injury he aggravated in Rome, but he has looked healthy thus far.
He was taken the distance in the fourth round by Felix Auger-Aliassime after dropping the first and fourth set, but held his nerve to win a thrilling five-set clash.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's history at the French Open
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal have produced some of the most incredible matches in the history of the sport. The duo faced off in the semifinals at Roland Garros last year, with Djokovic winning the match in four sets after losing the first.
Nadal leads Djokovic 7-2 in the head-to-head count at the Paris Major. Djokovic's only two victories at the French Open against the Spaniard came in 2015 (in straight sets in the quarterfinals) and 2021.
Four of these nine meetings have come in the semifinals of the tournament (2007-08, 2013, 2021), while three of them have been in the final (2012, 2014, 2020). Nadal won all three finals while losing one semifinal (2021).
Despite Nadal's positive record against Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros and his dominance at the Paris Major, the Serb enters the match as the favorite.