French Open 2022: Nadal ends Djokovic's title defense in quarter-final

Rafael Nadal has defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets to reach the semi-finals of the French Open.

Nadal, the No. 5 seed, won 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) in a match that lasted over three hours.

This was a significant victory for Nadal, as it was his first win over Djokovic on clay since 2014. Nadal has now won 81 matches at the French Open, more than any other player in history.

Djokovic, the No. 1 seed, was looking to win his third consecutive French Open title. However, he was unable to match Nadal's intensity and consistency on the court.

Nadal will now face Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals. Zverev is the No. 3 seed and is looking to reach his first Grand Slam final.