PARIS, May 30 — Rafael Nadal’s French Open quarter-final against long-time rival Novak Djokovic will take place in tomorrow’s night session at Roland Garros despite the 13-time champion’s desire to play in the day.
Officials confirmed today that the pair’s 59th career meeting will be the late match under the lights of Court Philippe Chatrier with the day’s other quarter-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev set for the afternoon.
“I don’t like to play on clay during the night, because the humidity is higher, the ball is slower, and there can be very heavy conditions especially when it’s cold,” said Nadal last week. — AFP