French Open day 11: Novak Djokovic battles back to reach semi-finals
Novak Djokovic advanced to the French Open semi-finals as he fought back after some physical issues and being a set down to beat Pablo Carreno-Busta 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-4.
He will face Stefanos Tsitsipas after the Greek fifth seed demolished Andrey Rublev in straight sets.
On the women’s side special Ks Petra Kvitova and Sofia Kenin reached the semi-finals.
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Siri, show me a point that has everything. #RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/mpHaIdfDd8
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 7, 2020
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Grand Slammin' Sonya!@SofiaKenin knows when to bring her best tennis.#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/tHIV5v0CU1
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 7, 2020
Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin’s record at grand slams this year reads 15-1.
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Fallen seeds
Men: Andrey Rublev (13), Pablo Carreno-Busta (17)
Women: None
Up next
The Final 4️⃣:
• @nadiapodoroska • @iga_swiatek • @Petra_Kvitova • @SofiaKenin#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/mulWPIG4L6
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 7, 2020
Teenager Iga Swiatek and qualifier Nadia Podoroska are up first in the semi-final nobody saw coming, before Kvitova and Kenin face off.
