PARIS: Rafael Nadal beat world number one and 2021 champion Novak Djokovic 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) to reach the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday.

The 13-time Roland Garros champion will meet Germany's Alexander Zverev for a place in Sunday's final.

(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Sudipto Ganguly;)