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French Open 2021 Best of QF Day 1: Stefanos Tsitsipas storms into last four, Rafa gets ready
Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev both have been viewed as potential future stars of tennis. Both have come close to Grand Slam titles. Now the pair of 20-somethings will meet each other for a berth in the French Open final after straight-set quarterfinal victories on Tuesday (June 8). It will be the youngest matchup in the men's semifinals at Roland Garros since a couple of guys named Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic met in 2008. While Rafa Nadal is set to face off against Diego Schwartman in the next quarterfinal on Wednesday (June 9). Here is a collection of picture with the best of action from day one of French Open 2021 quarterfinals.
Tamara Zidansek battles into semis
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Tamara Zidansek serves to Paula Badosa in their French Open 2021 quarterfinal match at Roland Garros in Paris. Zidansek won 7-5, 4-6, 8-6 in a titanic three-sets clash. (Photo: PTI)
Stefanos Tsitsipas continues golden run
In-form Stefanos Tsitsipas blitzed past world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in their French Open 2021 quarterfinal in Paris. Tsitsipas defeated Medvedev in straight sets 6-3, 7-6 (3), 7-5 to book a semis berth. (Source: Twittter)
Rafa Nadal sweats it out
Defending champion Rafa Nadal sweats it out during a practice session ahead of his French Open 2021 quarterfinal against Diego Schwatzman. (Photo: FFT)
Disappointing show by Daniil Medvedev
World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev returns to Stefanos Tsitsipas during their French Open 2021 quarterfinals at Roland Garros in Paris. Medvedev was sent packing in straight sets. (Source: Twitter)
Home cheer for Pierre-Hughes Herbert and Nicholas Mahut
Cheered on by home crowd, French doubles pair of Nicholas Mahut and Pierre-Hughes Herbert entered the doubles semifinal in French Open 2021. The Herbert-Mahut pair defeated Tomislas Brkic and Nikola Cacic 7-6 (5), 6-1. (Photo: FFT)
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