Andy Murray faces Rafael Nadal in Friday’s first French Open semifinal at Roland Garros. The two played a hugely entertaining match in early May in Monte Carlo, with Nadal prevailing in three sets. Murray is a shrewd tactician, a genius with the racket who can play with touch, power and variety. But he faces the top-seeded Nadal, who, as defending champion, appears to be playing better with each round. Nadal defeated Murray last year in a Wimbledon semifinal by controlling court positioning and serving masterfully. Though favored in Friday’s match, Nadal has looked more vulnerable than in previous years, when he was all but unbeatable on clay. He beat the last man to defeat him at...
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