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Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal in the men's singles semi-finals

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June 11, 2021 Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Spain's Rafael Nadal after winning their semi final match [REUTERS]

Novak Djokovic came from a set down in a spellbinding French Open semi-final to inflict only a third ever defeat on the Parisian clay for Rafa Nadal, moving through 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 in front of mesmerised crowd on Friday.

The two warriors produced superhuman tennis as the 58th duel between them arguably rivalled anything they had conjured against each other since they first locked horns in 2006.

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