Rafael Nadal through to the semi-finals of the French Open

Defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal has reached a record-extending 14th semi-final after defeating Argentina's Diego Schwartzman in Paris this morning.

Nadal, who has won a record 13 titles, won 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-0 against 10th seed Schwartzman.

The 35-year-old will face either Serbian top seed Novak Djokovic or Italian ninth seed Matteo Berrettini.

Meanwhile, in the Women's category, Greece's Maria Sakkari beat defending champion Iga Swiatek to reach her maiden Grand Slam semi-final.

Sakkari won 6-4 6-4 againts Swiatek.

[Source: BBC]