Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev French Open 2022 semi-final Highlights: Injured Zverev retires hurt as Nadal reaches 14th final
21-time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal will take on Alexander Zverev in the French Open 2022 semifinal on his 36th birthday on Friday (June 3).
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After the high of beating arch-rival Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal heads into his French Open semi-final against Germany's Alexander Zverev on Friday aiming to keep alive his bid for a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title. The Spaniard's biggest hurdle in his quest for a record 14th title at Roland Garros was defending champion Djokovic but Nadal overcame the world number one in a vintage quarter-final. Zverev will have a chance to spoil the birthday party for Nadal, who turns 36 on Friday, and victory for the third seed would keep the Olympic champion on course for a maiden major title and the chance to climb to the top of the rankings.