French Open: day 13

Published June 9, 2012
Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands with compatriot David Ferrer, right, after winning his semi final match at the French Open tennis. ? Photo by AP
Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands with compatriot David Ferrer, right, after winning his semi final match at the French Open tennis. ? Photo by AP

World number one Djokovic crushed third seed Roger Federer 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to reach a first Roland Garros final while six-time champion Nadal, the world number two, breezed past Spanish compatriot David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1. On Sunday, history will be made as a win for Djokovic will make him only the third man to hold all four Grand Slam trophies at the same time.

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