Rafael Nadal will play Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster men's singles second-round clash at the Paris Olympics, after battling past Marton Fucsovics in three sets. (Full Olympics Coverage | More Sports News)
The winner of 14 French Open titles at Roland-Ga🎶rros, Nadal prevailed once more on Court Philippe-Chatrier, outlasting his Hungarian opponent 6-1 4-6♐ 6-4.
The Spaniard quickly settled into his stride and wrapped up the openin𝓰g set in just 🔯31 minutes.
However, Fucsovics responded well with an early break in the second and, though Nadal cancelled it ou𒁏t in game nine, the Hungarian broke again to level.
Nadal appeared in trouble at 2-1 and 40-0 down on serve in ൩the decider, but managed to dig deep and just about hold.
He then gained the crucial break i⛎🎀n the following game, before holding out to set up that mouth-watering showdown with Djokovic.
Data Debrief: Nadal and Djokovic set for 'one last dance'
Nadal's vic🌟tory means a record-extending 60th -💟 and what will likely be the last - meeting with Djokovic.
Once again, they will do battle at Roland-Garros, two years after the Spani💮ard prevailed in their French Open quarter-final meeting in four sets on his way to a 14th crown.
Nadal demonstrated his q𒊎uality under pressure once more against Fucsovics, converting four of his eight break-point opportunities, compared to just two of 10 from his opponent.
