Nadal Tops Djokovic at French Open Semifinals After Defeating Novak Djokovic

Wednesday at Roland Garros, the score 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4).

"I put everything into this tournament to allow me to play," Nadal said. "I don't know what will happen afterwards."

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Rafael Nadal broke down the opponents he believes can halt his quest for a 14th French Open, including an in-form Norwegian 22-year-old

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– Rafael Nadal believes rising star Casper Ruud can challenge him for the French Open this year.

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