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Nadal wins semifinal thriller
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Spain's Rafael Nadal smiles as he defeats Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their semifinal match of the French Open at the Roland Garros stadium Friday in Paris. - photo by Associated Press
PARIS — Rafael Nadal won an epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the French Open to remain the King of Clay — for another couple of days, at least. The seven-time champion twice let a lead slip away in the fourth set Friday, then came from behind in the fifth to beat the No. 1-ranked Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 9-7.