A pair of GOATs will be on the court come Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set to collide in a French Open quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday, May 31, with the winner advancing to the semifinals in Paris.
Nadal's reputation as "The King of Clay" precedes him, obviously: The Spaniard is angling for his 14th French Open title and his first since 2020, when he upended the Serbian player in straight sets in the final.
Djokovic, though, will provide plenty of opposition for Nadal. He's coming off a win in the Italian Open, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. He's also made easy work of the field to reach the second week at Roland-Garros, as he has yet to drop a set to an opponent.
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Here's how to catch the 59th all-time meeting between two of tennis' all-time greats:
How to watch Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic in the French Open
- TV channel: Tennis Channel
- Live stream: Peacock, fuboTV
Tennis Channel will be carrying the Nadal vs. Djokovic quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday. The game will also live stream on NBC's streaming service, Peacock, and fuboTV.
In Canada, TSN will carry the match in addition to TSN.ca and the TSN App.
What time does Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic start?
- Start time: No earlier than 2:45 p.m. ET.
While the start time is dictated by prior matches, the quarterfinal matchup between Nadal and Djokovic will start no earlier than 2:45 p.m. ET., which is 8:45 p.m. local time in Paris.
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Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic head to head
Tuesday's meeting between the tennis legends marks the 59th all-time meeting between the two, with Djokovic owning a 30-28 lead.
Nadal owns their clay-court showdowns by a record of 19-8. The two have met in the French Open in nine prior matchups, with Nadal owning the 7-2 advantage.
Djokovic, though, is 2-1 in their last three meetings at Roland-Garros, including an upending of Nadal in the 2021 semifinals en route to a French Open victory. This will be their first meeting on the court since last year.
The two met in the 2020 French Open final, with Nadal taking the win in straight sets.
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French Open schedule 2022
Quarterfinal matchups begin on Tuesday, May 31.
The tournament concludes on Saturday, June 4 for the women's half and Sunday, June 5 for the men's side.
Here's the schedule for the remainder of the tournament:
| Date | Time (ET) | Round | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 31 | 6 a.m.-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | Tennis Channel |
| Wednesday, June 1 | 6 a.m.-6 p.m. | Quarterfinals | Tennis Channel |
| Thursday, June 2 | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Women's semifinals | Tennis Channel |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | NBC, Peacock | ||
| Friday, June 3 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Men's semifinals | Tennis Channel |
| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | NBC, Peacock | ||
| Saturday, June 4 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Women's final | NBC, Peacock |
| Sunday, June 5 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Men's final | NBC, Peacock |
