Nadal, Djokovic to clash in French Open quarter-final

Novak Djokovic has said that he is ready for the “biggest challenge one can have” at the French Open.

This is with regards to his imminent match against 13-time champion Rafael Nadal in the quarter-final on Tuesday.

The duo have recorded 41 Grand Slam titles and still continue their rivalry with a men’s record 59th time meeting.

The match is scheduled to hold at 19:45 BST in the Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Defending champion Djokovic stated, “I like the way I’ve been feeling, the way I’m hitting the ball. I’m ready.

“It was obviously a well-anticipated match I think when the draw came out for a lot of people.

“I’m glad that I didn’t spend too much time on the court myself up to quarter-finals, knowing that playing him in Roland Garros is always a physical battle, along with everything else.

“It’s a huge challenge and probably the biggest one that you can have here at Roland Garros.

“I’m ready for it. I will focus on what I need to do. I like my chances.”

Spain’s Nadal said, “I haven’t played these kind of matches for three months so it is going to be a big challenge for me.”

Djokovic leads 30-28 in the head-to head record after handing Nadal his third loss at Roland Garros.