PARIS, July 29 (Xinhua) -- It was a good day for China's women at Roland Garros as Wang Xiyu and Zheng Qinwen advanced, while Novak Djokovic bested Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in a highly anticipated clash.
The Djokovic-Nadal match was the hottest ticket in town, packing out Court Philippe-Chatrier as fans flocked to see the 60th and potentially last-ever matchup between the two legendary players. Djokovic entered with a slightly better record, having won 30 to Nadal's 29. Nadal, the king of Roland Garros with 14 French Open titles, was greeted warmly by the local fans.
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