Roger Federer bested Djokovic in the opening stages of their rivalry on hard courts. The Swiss delivered a memorable win over ...

Alexander Zverev feels that working with tennis legend Rafael Nadal and his uncle Toni has given him a boost for the upcoming ...

As Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz spark dating rumors ahead of their US Open mixed doubles partnership, Rafael Nadal offers ...

Rafael Nadal waves as he leaves the court after losing to Alexander Zverev during their first round match of the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, May 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Jean ...

FILE - Tennis fans take images of Spain’s Rafael Nadal’s statue during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, May 29, 2023.

FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal waves as he leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros ...

That's Nadal's record in sets at the French Open. He was only pushed to five sets three times, going 3-0 in those matches by beating John Isner in 2011, Djokovic in 2013 and Felix Auger-Aliassime ...