2020 French Open Semi-Final – Diego Schwartzman vs Rafael Nadal Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Diego Schwartzman vs Rafael Nadal on and what time does it start? Friday 9th October, 2020 – not before 13:50 (UK)
Where is Diego Schwartzman vs Rafael Nadal taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Diego Schwartzman vs Rafael Nadal being played on? Clay
Where can I get tickets for Diego Schwartzman vs Rafael Nadal? A reduced number of spectators can attend one of the three main courts and tickets can be found here
What channel is Diego Schwartzman vs Rafael Nadal on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Diego Schwartzman vs Rafael Nadal? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
Diego Schwartzman came through a Roland-Garros classic against Dominic Thiem in the quarter-finals and will be desperately glad of the two-day break after that match lasted over five hours. The Argentinian was everywhere against Thiem on Philippe-Chatrier and after four intense sets he came through the decider in commanding fashion. His lengthy quarter-final meant Rafael Nadal had to play until the early morning to see off Italy’s wonderkid Jannik Sinner in eventual straight-sets to reach his 13th French Open semi-final. Tennis fans will know this means the 12-time Roland-Garros champion has never lost a match in Paris at this stage of the competition.
28-year-old Schwartzman should make the top 10 for the first time in his career after reaching his highest-ever Grand Slam stage but there is no justifiable reason for Nadal to lose this match. The world number two lost to Schwartzman in their previous meeting, his only loss to the Argentinian, suggesting Schwartzman could steal a set but all logic suggests no more than this.
