He's 5-4 up now. Nadal's not at his most vengeful in this game, though, getting a backhand close to the net incorrect and swiping ineffectively at the final serve of the game. This feels like a crucial game, for Nadal especially. Djokovic comes through the game to hold after being put under pressure on serve for the first time. Third point's not so good, long and out, but then Nadal pulls out an unbelievable shot, sneaking a rasping forehand up the line which flashes past Djokovic and just about lands within bounds. Djokovic does some mild protesting, which will endear you to precisely no-one in the French tennis-watching community. Swinging a looping shot just inside the sideline. "</noframe> 15.10 Djokovic 5-5 1-6 6-3 4-6 Nadal* Fairly plain sailing for Nadal in this game, drawing Djokovic close to the net with a drop shot which the Serb can't get over. 14.19 *Djokovic 0-4 6-3 4-6 Nadal Wor Novak is looking exhausted. Same again, to make it 30-15. As was I. Clay is pretty part one of many: 14.22 Djokovic 0-5 6-3 4-6 Nadal* I'm told Djokovic went off the court at 0-3. 13.30 *Djokovic 2-3 4-6 Nadal Djokovic ends an enjoyable rally with a well-hit double-handed backhand. Tennis 0-30 now, after just, just beating Djok with a flying forehand. Not much else to say about it. Out from Nadal, Nadal pulls one back with a forehand down the line, then SOME EXCELLENT THINGS HAPPEN! Another spectacular return and Nadal overcooks his backhand. But there's a massively misjudged backhand from Djokovic, overhitting it hugely and letting out a howl of frustration in response. Nadal 0-15 up. I should hope not, I'm due to go home in 85 minutes. Don't forget to follow us on skysports.com/tennis, our Twitter account @skysportstennis & Sky Sports - on the go! Djokovic had been getting closer to Nadal at Roland Garros and this was the match that saw them meet as equals. A far more correct smell about the next point, as Djokovic slams forward at speed to put a drop shot out of Nadal's reach. We're at deuce after Nadal hits a forehand too long. You can probably glean that from the handy bold score above these words... 16.19 *Djokovic 4-4 7-6 1-6 6-3 4-6 Nadal Nadal pulls ahead at the start of Djokovic's service game, burying a tentative forehand down the line. Very soon indeed. You feel like it's going to take one player losing a couple of points on serve for the the other to really engage with a non-service game. Back to deuce after the point of the game so far, Djokovic putting himself in one of those scarcely believable stretching positions to make an unlikely return, but Nadal dispatching it perfectly to the other corner of the court. But he makes short work of the rest of the game, winning to love and dispatching Nadal like he's really not very good at all. We shall find out. Days, that is</noframe> 12.02 Both chaps appearing on the court. Nadal back in front, Djokovic serving to stay in the match again. But then it's Djokovic looking rusty suddenly, over-hitting a couple then failing to find his range from the corner after a sumptious half-volley from Nadal. Djokovic did indeed hold serve. No matter, Djokovic wins the next point and the game. In a recent talk with Eurosport, uncle Toni recalled that amazing semifinal: “For me it was a wonderful match, because it had everything. Lewis Hamilton's latest triumph moves him level on Formula One victories with Michael Schumacher... so, which of his 91 wins make the top five? French Open Follow live game-by-game coverage of the French Open semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros on Friday 7 June 2013 at 12:00 BST Some questions about blinking are being asked in my mind, specifically who will do it first... 16.36 *Djokovic 6-6 7-6 1-6 6-3 4-6 Nadal Blimey, a totally no-nonsense love game for Djokovic. 14.05 Djokovic 0-1 6-3 4-6 Nadal* Massive rally to begin the third set, masterful stuff from both players, Nadal edging it with a backhand that rolls across the advancing Djokovic. Advantage Djokovic. You sensed his head was gone, and his heart didn't really seem to be in that final game. 40-30, but then Nadal puts one into the net! Djokovic fights into a 0-15 lead but is worn down by a physical rally on the next point, then hits out to make it 30-15. 12.16 *Djokovic 1-0 Nadal A fault from the first serve of the game, then a concerningly long rally which Djokovic eventually wins with a neat backhand. The comments below have not been moderated. 12.29 *Djokovic 2-1 Nadal Nadal opens with a thrilling reflex forehand down the line but Djokovic is in complete controlm of every rally, and is 40-15 up in no time. Rafael Nadal won a stunning heavyweight clash with world number one Novak Djokovic to reach his eighth French Open final. Nadal builds, and holds. 15.50 Djokovic 2-1 7-6 1-6 6-3 4-6 Nadal* Nadal gets a bit of his rhythm back as he takes back the serve, but there's Djokovic with a glib and obvious forehand exposing vacant space to make it 30-15. Just dropping one point there. Fault from Djokovic's first serve, then Djokovic puts one too long! Both players have grown gigantic beards and are beginning to forget modern trends such as Twitter, animated LOL .gifs and Daniel Sturridge. Djokovic will serve first. He's hit six of 12 so far, fact fans. No messing around at all. Djokovic holds again. 14.50 *Djokovic 3-2 1-6 6-3 4-6 Nadal Tidy stuff from Novak, who's still giving off the impression of a man playing within himself, but that's probably not too bad when you're Novak Djokovic. Since 2008, they have occupied all four semi-final spots on four occasions, at the 2008 US Open, 2011 French Open, 2011 US Open and 2012 Australian Open, as well as taking three of the four spaces on nine other separate occasions. Djokovic saves the first one... And the second! Nadal then puts Djokovic's second serve into the net. Much, much better from the Serb. Here's the prediction of Jonathan Liew: <noframe>Twitter: Jonathan Liew - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thomgibbs" target="_blank">@thomgibbs</a> Djokovic in three. 16.03 Djokovic 3-2 7-6 1-6 6-3 4-6 Nadal* Double fault at 30-15 from Nadal. Djokovic leads 29-26 and is looking to win an 18th Grand Slam title, while Nadal can equal Roger Federer's all-time record with a 13th victory at Roland Garros. Then Djokovic wins the second set! Djokovic goes on to win the point. Nadal racing forward to get onto a drop shot, Djokovic leaving too much room for a passing forehand. Djokovic now has a set point after a glorious flick of the wrist on his forehand gives Nadal no chance. Their first major final clash saw Nadal win in four sets to complete the career Grand Slam. In 7 prior RG semis, when he's won the 1st set, Nadal has only lost 1 set, to Federer in 2005 (&amp; then won in 4)</noframe> <noframe>Twitter: Matt Cronin - Also, in Nadal vs Djokovic clashes, player who won 1st set won 29 of 34 matches. 4-3 now, Djokovic back on serve. Strong suggestion that Djokovic is writing this set off now, only offering a meek return into the net off a Nadal drop shot. Is this lights out for Djokovic? The French Open semifinal in 2013 pitted he seven-time champion versus the World No. Then Djokovic merely sticks a disconsolate racket out at a first serve. Feels weirdly typical of this game. Nadal follows his serve in to clean up another love service game. 12.45 Djokovic 3-3 Nadal* Eek, uncomfortable looking contortion from Djokovic as he nearly falls over racing to return a deep forehand. : 14.54 Djokovic 3-3 1-6 6-3 4-6 Nadal* Early signs that Djokovic has picked this game to go on the attack. I suppose the second one does feature a Frenchman... Eagle-minded tennis followers among you will note that this is technically the semi-final of the French Open.

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