French Open: Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal play at same time, reaches last 16 at Roland Garros 2022

Nadal and Djokovic, both have successfully booked their spots at the last 16 of the Grand Slam in Paris, France.

By Rizu Shukla Published on May 27, 2022, 21:24 IST

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played at the same time in the third round of the Roland Garros tournament while they both made an easy advancement into the last 16 of the French Open 2022.

Djokovic beat Aljaz Bedebe comfortably in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 to set a clash against Argentine Diego Schwartzman. On the other hand, Nadal defeated Botic van de Zandschulp with a score of 6-3, 6-2 6-4 to book his spot in the Round of 16.

The Spaniard and the Serb, both are heavy favourites at the Grand Slam in Paris, France this year along with 19-year-old emerging star Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish teenager is scheduled to face Sebastian Korda tomorrow in the third round.

Rizu Shukla

Rizu Shukla is a master's student in Journalism & Mass Communication at BBD University Lucknow. She seeks knowledge through reading, especially in sports. She is currently working as a sports sub-editor at Business Upturn and can be reached out at [email protected]